Beet And Cauliflower Soup With Dill Recipes

STUNNING BEET AND CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• Heat over to 375 degrees Farenheit. Cut beets in half, place in a roasting pan, add a drizzle of olive oil and an inch of water. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
• Put in the oven and cook until done - this could take up to an hour, so test with a knife after about 40 minutes.
• When done, allow to cool and then peel off the skin. I usually wear my rubber gloves so my fingers don't end up pink! Cut into large chunks and set aside.
• Heat a large saucepan over a medium heat. Once hot, add enough olive oil to lightly coat the bottom of the pan. Let the oil heat up and then add the onions along with a pinch of salt.
• Cook the onions for 5-7 minutes until translucent. Don't allow them to brown. (The salt helps draw on the liquid in the onions which in turn helps prevent browning.)
• Add the chopped cauliflower to the pan and lightly coat with the oil.
• Add broth - my preference is for a thick soup so I add barely any liquid - definitely don't cover the cauliflower if you like it thick. Cover and simmer for about 5+ minutes.
• Then add the cooked beets. Cover and simmer for another 5 minutes by which time the cauliflower should be done.
• Leave to stand for a few minutes and then put everything in your trusty blender jar along with the tahini. Puree to a velvety consistency. Taste and add salt.
• At this point if you want a thinner soup, add more broth. Garnish with cilantro and feast your eyes on this beautiful dish.

CREAMY BEET WITH DILL SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large, deep saute pan until shimmering.
• Add beets, then onion; saute, stirring very little at first, then more frequently, until squash start to turn golden brown, 7 to 8 minutes.
• Reduce heat to low and add butter, sugar and garlic; continue cooking until all vegetables are a rich spotty caramel color, about 10 minutes longer.
• Add caraway seeds and cayenne pepper; continue to saute until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute longer.
• Add broth; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, until beets are tender, about 10 minutes.
• Using an immersion blender or traditional blender, puree (adding fresh dill) until very smooth, 30 seconds to 1 minute. (If using a traditional blender, vent it either by removing the lid's pop-out center or by lifting one edge of the lid. Drape the blender canister with a kitchen towel. To 'clean' the canister, pour in a little half-and-half, blend briefly, then add to the soup.)
• Return to pan (or a soup pot); add enough half-and-half so the mixture is souplike, yet thick enough to float garnish. Taste, and add salt and pepper if needed. Heat through, ladle into bowls, garnish and serve.

CAULIFLOWER & BEET SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment.
• Peel and slice the beets and onion. Slice the cauliflower.
• Gather vegetables in a bowl and sprinkle with olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. Toss together then lay out on the parchment.
• Oven roast the vegetables for 30 minutes or until tender.
• In a large sauce pot, heat the vegetable broth. Add in the cooked vegetables then immersion blend until completely smooth.