Fresh Beet Soup (Creamy Blended Stovetop Recipe) (2024)

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Creamy blended Fresh Beet Soup is a healthy, vibrant, gorgeous soup that is perfect during any time of year. The main ingredients in this easy stovetop recipe are a variety of fresh veggies, including my favorite root vegetable – beets. Garnish with a swirl of cream and serve with hot crusty bread for a satisfying meal.

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Table of Contents

  • Why I love this recipe
  • Ingredients needed to make fresh beet soup
  • How to make blended beet soup
  • Toppings for fresh beet soup
  • Substitution ideas
  • Recipe tips for fresh beet soup
  • Storage and reheating
  • Best beet recipes for beet lovers
  • Fresh Beet Soup (Creamy Blended Stovetop Recipe) Recipe

Why I love this recipe

  • Simple soup with an earthy flavor and a natural sweetness
  • Blended version of traditional borscht
  • Quick and easy to make
  • Irresistible vibrant color in this comforting soup

Ingredients needed to make fresh beet soup

  • olive oil
  • onion
  • celery
  • carrot
  • fresh garlic cloves
  • fresh beets
  • chicken stock
  • salt and black pepper
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How to make blended beet soup

  1. In a heavy-bottom stockpot or Dutch oven, heat oil on medium-high heat. When hot, saute onion, celery, and carrot until soft, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute. Stir in beets and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  2. Stir in stock, bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to maintain a simmer. Cook on low heat for 20-30 minutes until the beets are fork tender.
  3. Use an immersion blender, food processor, or a regular blender to blend until smooth.
  4. Season with salt and pepper and serve hot.
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Toppings for fresh beet soup

  1. Cream: Garnish with a dollop of sour cream, a spoonful of plain Greek yogurt, or a swirl of heavy whipping cream.
  2. Fresh herbs: Top with ribbons of fresh basil, sprigs of thyme, or tender fresh dill.
  3. Add some acid: A squeeze of lemon juice, a splash of red wine vinegar, or a swirl of balsamic vinegar, or apple cider vinegar can create a slightly sour soup. This yields an incredibly complex flavor that is extremely pleasing.

Fresh beet soup tastes great with warm crusty sourdough bread. Soft slices of rye bread are yummy too.

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Substitution ideas

  • Chicken broth can be substituted with beef broth or beet stock. To make a vegetarian and vegan version of this easy beet soup recipe, use cold water or vegetable broth.
  • Fresh beets can be replaced with roasted beets. I personally prefer the flavor of fresh beets in this recipe, but you might have store-bought roasted beets on hand.

Recipe tips for fresh beet soup

  • The vegetables need to be thinly sliced in order to cook fast. The best way to do this is with a mandolin blade and a cutting board or a food processor with the slicing blade attachment.
  • To avoid beet stains, you can wear gloves. Those red hands won’t remain that bright color for more than a day though.
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Storage and reheating

Any leftover beet soup can be refrigerated or frozen. Store in an airtight container. If refrigerated, enjoy it within 3-5 days. Leftover frozen beet soup will last several months.

To reheat, add thawed soup to a pot and gradually warm over medium heat. Alternatively, you can reheat the soup in a covered dish in the microwave.

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Best beet recipes for beet lovers

Try saying that ten times quickly! We are a beet-loving family, so you’ll see tons of sweet and savory beet recipes on my website, including:

  • Pickled Beets
  • Shredded Raw Beet Salad Recipe
  • Heart Beet Pancakes
  • Beet Brownies
  • Shredded Beet and Kale Salad
  • Roasted Garlic Beet Hummus

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Fresh Beet Soup (Creamy Blended Stovetop Recipe)

Prep10 minutes mins

Cook35 minutes mins

Total45 minutes mins

Servings 4

Author Krissy Allori

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Fresh Beet Soup is a healthy, vibrant, gorgeous soup that is perfect during summer, fall, winter or spring. Serve with hot crusty bread and enjoy!

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 1 carrot peeled and chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic chopped
  • 3 large or 6 small beets peeled and thinly sliced
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • sour cream or heavy whipping cream to finish
  • garnish with fresh basil

Instructions

  • In a heavy bottom stockpot or dutch oven, heat oil on medium high heat. When hot, saute onion, celery and carrot until soft, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute. Stir in beets and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

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  • Stir in stock, bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook on low heat for 20-30 minutes until beets are tender.

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  • Use an immersion blender or high powered blender to blend until smooth.

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  • Season with salt and pepper and serve hot. Garnish with sour cream or heavy cream and ribbons of basil. Pairs well with a warm crusty bed. Can be served as an appetizer or a light main entree.

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Nutrition

Calories: 172kcal, Carbohydrates: 13g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 7mg, Sodium: 371mg, Potassium: 401mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 2635IU, Vitamin C: 4.7mg, Calcium: 31mg, Iron: 0.6mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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This recipe was originally published in November 2017 and has been updated with helpful information, ingredient and process photos, as well as recipe tips. Don’t worry – the recipe hasn’t changed!

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FAQs

What's the difference between beet soup and borscht? ›

Put simply, barszcz is a Polish name for a beetroot soup that is a shared staple in the whole of the Eastern Europe and the word borscht is an anglicised version of the Yiddish word for it. There are many many versions of this bright pink soup as it's eaten throughout the year.

What is the name of the soup made from beets? ›

Borscht is a soup, usually made with beets, originating from Central and Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. It is especially popular in the cuisines of Russia, Poland, Lithuania, Romania, Latvia, and Ukraine.

Is borscht supposed to be thick? ›

Season with dense homemade sour cream, salt-cured pork pounded with garlic and salt, or, if you're old-school, umami-rich powders made from pulverized sun-dried tomatoes and gobies, a bull-faced fish found in the Sea of Azov. The soup must be thick, so the spoon stands up straight.

How healthy is beet soup? ›

Beets are loaded with nutrients such as Folate, Manganese, and Copper. They have also been found to help lower blood pressure, while being very low in calories. This soup is a great vehicle to adding more beets into your life!

Should I peel beets for soup? ›

Sometimes beets are peeled before cooking. They may also be scrubbed and cooked until tender with their skins on; the skins slip off fairly easily after cooling. (Some people are happy to leave the skins on; they are fine to eat.)

Is borscht Russian or Ukrainian? ›

borscht, beet soup of the Slavic countries. Although borscht is important in Russian and Polish cuisines, Ukraine is frequently cited as its place of origin.

Is beet soup good for high blood pressure? ›

In fact, drinking beetroot juice or consuming beetroot in soups, salads or even as juices or healthy desserts can help in improving overall health and reducing hypertension and managing blood pressure levels naturally.

Can diabetics eat beet soup? ›

Are beets okay for a diabetes diet? Beets make a great addition to a diabetes diet not only because they are low in calories, but also since one cooked cup contains only 13g carbohydrate. Rich in fibre they can also help prevent surges in blood sugar levels.

Why is my borscht not red? ›

Cooking Time and Temperature: Beets can lose their vibrant red color if they are overcooked or cooked at high temperatures for too long. If you cooked the beets for an extended period or at a high temperature, it could cause them to lose some of their color intensity, resulting in a more orange appearance.

Do Jews eat borscht? ›

Borscht is associated with and claimed by several ethnic groups, especially Ukrainians, Russians, Poles, Lithuanians and Ashkenazi Jews, as their own national or ethnic dish and cultural icon.

What is a good side dish for borscht? ›

You can serve borscht with sides like Pumpernickel or rye bread, garlic toast, meat, salads, dairy, pickled foods, pierogi, grains, potato pancakes, mashed potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, deviled eggs seasoned with paprika or dill, gluten-free options, and accompany it with fermented Slavic beverages and Santa Carolina ...

Why does my borscht taste sweet? ›

Its sweetness comes from the beets, onions, and cabbage, and its tartness from tomatoes and vinegar. Some meat can be added for richness. For a better borscht experience, many people enjoy adding sour cream, yogurt, or fresh herbs.

Can I eat borscht every day? ›

Borscht is healthy but should be eaten in moderation as part of a balanced diet. No strict consumption frequency exists.

How soon after eating beets is urine red? ›

The urine color change may appear in the first few hours after drinking something containing beetroot. It may continue for a day or two after eating the coloring, especially in the stool.

Is it okay to eat beets every day? ›

Can you eat beets everyday? It's always best to follow a varied diet. Eating a small amount of beetroot every day is unlikely to do any harm, but a high intake could lead to low blood pressure, red or black urine and feces, and digestive problems for anyone with a sensitivity to the nutrients.

Why do Americans say borscht? ›

The English spelling borscht comes from Yiddish באָרשט (borsht), as the dish was first popularized in North America by Yiddish-speaking Ashkenazi Jews from Eastern Europe.

What does beet soup taste like? ›

Borscht is a beet soup that's warm, sweet, and sour all in one bowl. It has the umami and complexity of a well-developed chicken soup but the beets add a whole different flavor profile.

What is the difference between Polish and Ukrainian borscht? ›

Compared to typical Polish barszcz there is more vegetables and for me, the main difference is that we add white beans and cabbage to Polish Ukrainian Barszcz. What is this? Try this hearty soup, it's healthy and nutritious. It can be a complete meal itself, it's fulling and comforting.

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