Golden Beet Whirl Soup

Ingredients

• golden beets, peeled and diced4 medium
• yellow onion, chopped1
• apple, peeled and diced1 large
• carrot, chopped1
• olive oil2 tbsp
• vegetable broth4 cups
• fresh thyme leaves1 tsp
• salt1 tsp
• black pepper1/2 tsp
• plain yogurt1/3 cup
• pumpkin seeds, toasted1/4 cup

Method

1. 1Warm the olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
2. 2Add the onion and carrot and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
3. 3Stir in the beets, apple, thyme, salt, and pepper, then cook for 2 minutes.
4. 4Pour in the broth, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 25 minutes until the vegetables are very tender.
5. 5Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or a countertop blender in batches.
6. 6Return to low heat and adjust seasoning.
7. 7Ladle into bowls, swirl with yogurt, and finish with toasted pumpkin seeds.

Tips

• If the soup tastes too earthy, add a small splash of apple juice or an extra piece of apple before blending.
• Blend carefully; hot soup expands in a blender.
• Toasting the seeds right before serving keeps their flavor lively.

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