I have a very red, super yummy gift for you!
I found a new favorite recipe and for Christmas @aiparker and I made a bunch and gave it to our friends.
We have got some great reviews.
Rachel "Yummy!!! Thanks for the recipe card. I'll definitely be making it."
Sariah "The soup was delish! Thanks again!"
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Since it wouldn't be practical to send beet soup to my Hive friends I want to share the recipe with you.
I am a salty fan and add both salt in the soup and the salty pumpkin seeds to the top. The original recipe is linked below.
Sadia (Pick Up Limes) is one of my favorite YouTube content creators. She is a Afghani, Canadian vegan dietitian living and working in the Netherlands. I have been watching her content for years. One of my favorite things about her is that she loved her work as a dietitian and realized that in her office she could reach maybe 10 people a day. So she made the leap to share her knowledge on Youtube and now reaches millions of people. Amazing. In addition to great recipes she has good lifestyle and travel content.
Creamy Beetroot and Sweet Potato Soup
Pick Up Limes
Ingredients
1 tsp (5 mL) olive oil
2 yellow onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 medium raw beets, peeled, cut into 1 cm cubes
3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1 cm cubes
1 vegetable bouillon cube
2 cups (480 mL) water
1 tsp (3 g) ground cumin
½ tsp paprika powder
1⅔ cups (399 mL) canned full-fat coconut milk
Optional Garnish
coconut cream
roasted pumpkin seeds
Directions
To a large pot on high heat, add the oil and onions, stirring occasionally for 5 - 7 minutes, until the onions caramelize. Add splashes of water as needed to deglaze the pan.
Add the garlic and stir until golden, about 2 minutes.
Add all the remaining ingredients to the pot, except for the coconut milk, and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer with the lid partially covering the pot.
Once the potatoes and beetroots are soft, about 15 minutes, remove the soup from the stove and puree until creamy using an immersion blender or standing blender.
Return the pot to the stove and add the coconut milk. Stir to combine over low heat, allowing the soup to warm back up. Serve while hot. Enjoy!
If you make it let me know what you think.
At first, I was a bit hesitant about beet soup. I don't use/eat beets very often.
Now, I love it. Beets are so good and give this soup that amazing red color. I also highly suggest the salted pumpkin seeds on top. It makes for a very comforting and festive meal.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Awww you're so sweet Sara. I feel lucky to meet you on Hive and glad that we've been connected regularly for over a year. Thanks for the recipe. It looks delicious.
Wish you and your family a joyful, healthy and prosperous New Year ahead! ❤️
Thanks so much Trang. I am so glad we connected too. Look forward to a great 2022!
EEEEEK!!! Sara, I feel like we are lost sisters or something!!! I LOVE beets and I LOVE that you shared this recipe with us and I'm so thrilled to try it!! You are such a joy! I'm so happy we've connected here on PeakD. ;) Your generosity is shining through for sure! :) I'm seriously NOT suppose to comment or post anything.... so please do not upvote me hahaha... I'm trying to solve my tax problems hahaha... ;) But, for you.... who cares! You're too special not to write to!!! ;) YIPPEEE!! Merry, Merry Christmas, Sara!! Thank you for sharing this wonderful post and for sharing your heart on PeakD! People can feel it radiating through the screen.. at least I can!! :) I hope you have a wonderful New Year as well!! :) I will have to be good now and not write again, but I look forward to commenting on your posts in the new year! ;)
You are so sweet. Thanks for the kind words. Hope your time away from media is relaxing and refreshing.
Oh yes, this the kind of gift that I like and the kind of food that I like!
Will let you know when we will try it! Thank you so much Sara!
Have a wonderful time!
Fotini, after I posted this I told my sister that you and Stefanos would like a recipe like this. Yay, so glad I was right. Enjoy.
You were sooo right :))
Oh my goodness!!!! This looks delicious!!! I’ll definitely save this one for Winter here in South Africa. I love beetroot and potatoes so much! Thank you so much 😊
I thought you might like it, so glad you do. I made the pear and cranberry jam. Well, mine wasn't a jam. It was very tasty though. I will make it again and if it turns out well I will blog about it!
Oh great!!! It takes a little practice to get the jaminess right but it’s so tasty! Make sure you add a tablespoon of lemon zest and you can also leave skin on the pears. That way it had more natural or tin to thicken the jam. Then boil, boil, boil 🤪
it looks so attractive, your decoration is nice too. Merry Christmas to you @sjarvie5
Thanks so much @kimloan
Thanks Sara for the recipe, it's too hot over here right now to make soups, but will keep it in my mind for winter :D Merry Christmas to you as well :)
Kat, thanks for the Christmas wishes!
I see you've been a busy Christmas bee Sara, I'm sure the soup will be a winner with your friends, especially with the red colour which is perfect for Christmas.
Pauline, yes it is a great color and that is why we decided to make it a Christmas soup this year. ha ha.
Thank you very much for the recipe, Sara. Wish you and your family a great Christmas!
Thanks @dodovietnam Merry Christmas to you too!
merry christmas to you!! thanks for the receipe will save it:)
@katrin-lux so glad you want to save it. I hope you enjoy it!
Thanks Sara! That looks healthy and tasty. 😋 I am a salty fan too, and I like the name Pick Up Limes, brilliant, haha!
Yes, I subscribe to very few Youtubers and Pick up Limes and Saida is one of my favorite!
thank you for sharing the recipe! Looks absolutely delicious!!! Merry Christmas!
Thanks for your comment and Merry Christmas. Hope you have a great Christmas and New year.
What a delicious recipe, I'll have to try it :)
I was on the high seas when you wrote this post, so congratulations on this past Christmas — and Happy New Year!
Oh my God, Sara! This sounds (or reads, you get the idea) delicious. I'm a fan of soups. I'll try this one and let you know.
I haven't been here for a while, but always remember the good friends here.
I wish you have a very happy year.
Oh so great to hear from you. How are you? Are things really difficult there for you and for the country as a whole?
I'm doing fine. We get bye, but
things are difficult, yes.
Things have somewhat improved for a few people, but the country as a whole is far from a real recovery.
But tell me. How are you?
I am doing well. Work is good, which I am so grateful for and my health. I have planted a garden which I am excited about. It is so great taking care of it.
I bet you are happy with the garden. I know you love plants. It's work, of course, but an always rewarding one.
Yes, for sure. This morning I was watering it in the dark. I will go out after work and see how they are doing. I just planted Sunday so I don't think anything is up yet. That is such a fun part when they start poking up through the soil.
Yes! That's one of my favorite things: seeing them break through the soil.