Ingredients
- Beetroot – 1 (peeled and cut into big chunks)
- Carrot – 2 (peeled and cut into medium-sized chunks)Onion (medium) – 1 chopped
- Chopped Garlic -1 tblspn
- Water /Stock – 4 cups
- Chilli (optional) – 1
- Cumin powder – ¼ tspn
- Chilli powder – ½ tspn
- Oil – 1 ½ tspn
- Salt and pepper – To season
Directions
- Heat oil in a pan, add onions and garlic, cook till the raw smell leaves.
- Toss in the beetroot and carrot chunks and cook for a few minutes till they get slightly soft.
- Pour in the water/stock, add the bay leaves and dry spices.
- Bring it to a boil.
- Once it boils, turn the flame down to medium-low, cover the pan and let it simmer for 15 to 20 mins or till the beet and carrots are completely soft.
- After the vegetables have softened, strain the water and reserve it.
- Using a stick blender or mixie, blend the mixture. Keep adding the reserved water till the desired consistency for the soup is achieved.
- Season and serve hot.
Tips:
- You could add other dry spices that you like to enhance the flavour.
- You could also blend the soup with a tablespoon of chopped coriander for a fresh taste.
- Replace onions with celery or leeks for an interesting flavour.
