Beetroot Soup- Vegetarian Appetizer

The role of an appetizer is very crucial for any party. A party’s success depends very much on choosing a good appetizer.” Appetizers can make or break a party,” says appetizer expert John Macy.

I am a  ‘Foodie’. A soup makes me wait for the starter and the main course, which again stimulates my appetite.

I have come up with a classic appetizer in the form of Beetroot Soup- A vegetarian Appetizer, which will definitely ignite your appetite and would make the party more successful.

Serves-2-3 

Ingredients: 

1.Beetroots-3 Medium Sized (Thinly Sliced)

2.Oil -2 tablespoons

3.Onion -1 medium(Roughly chopped)

4.Garlic -2 cloves(Roughly Chopped)

5.Potato-1 medium

6.Carrots-2 medium(Thin Sliced)

7.Salt to taste

8.Black pepper powder-1/2 teaspoon

9.Tomato -1 large(Chopped fine)

10.Fresh cream-1 tablespoon

Method:

1.Heat oil in a deep pan. Add onions and garlic to the pan and sauté for 2 mins.

2. Add potato and carrots

3. Add salt, black pepper powder and stir. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes.

4. Add beetroots and 2 cups water.

5.Cover the pan and cook till the vegetables are almost done.

6.Add the tomato. Cook for around 8-10 minutes.

7.Strain the vegetables. Allow them to cool.

8.Blend all the vegetables (in a mixer) into a smooth puree adding a little cold water. 9.Transfer puree back into the pan.

10.Add the strained soup into it and mix well. Heat the soup till it comes to a boil.

11. Pour into a soup plate, garnish with cream and serve hot.