Here's a delicious, healthy recipe for beet soup that your family will enjoy. Ayurveda emphasizes the importance of eating as many fresh, home-cooked meals as possible to promote health and longevity.
Ingredients
- 2 cups of finely-sliced fresh beets cut into ½-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon of minced parsley
- 1 stalk of celery, chopped
- ½ onion, chopped (optional)
- 1 tablespoon of ghee
- 1 carrot, grated
- ½ cup of potato, chopped
- 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon of organic raw sugar
- 5 cups of water or vegetable broth
- Fresh yogurt for garnish
Directions
- Sauté onion in ghee for 5 minutes. Add water, beets, potato, carrot, and celery. Bring to a boil, then cover the pot and bring heat to a medium low.
- Allow to cook for 45 minutes or until beets are tender but not overcooked.
- Add lemon juice, sugar, salt and pepper. Stir well. Serve with a dollop of yogurt or sour cream on top.
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