Beet Soup

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 

1. 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. 
2. Allow to cook for 45 minutes or until beets are tender but not overcooked. 
3. Add lemon juice, sugar, salt and pepper. Stir well. Serve with a dollop of yogurt or sour cream on top. 

The Cup (or Bowl) that Cheers 

Fine Fall (and Winter) Meals: Ayurvedic Soups