Beet and Fennel Soup with Kefir

Beets are known for their vibrant color and earthy flavor, while fennel adds a hint of sweetness and a refreshing aroma to this soup. Kefir, a fermented dairy product, provides a tangy and creamy texture, making this soup both nourishing and delicious.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Beet and Fennel Soup with Kefir

Cooking Method: Blending, Boiling Cuisine: International Courses: Lunch, Soup, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 720

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Beets
• 1 count Fennel Bulb
• 1 count Onion
• 2 count Garlic Cloves
• 4 cup Vegetable Broth
• 1 cup Kefir
• 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 2 tablespoon Fresh Dill
• 4 tablespoon Plain Yogurt

Instructions

1. Peel and grate the beets.
2. Chop the fennel bulb, onion, and garlic cloves.
3. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion and fennel until softened.
4. Add the grated beets and garlic, and cook for another 5 minutes.
5. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce the heat, cover the pot, and simmer for 20 minutes.
7. Remove from heat and let the soup cool slightly.
8. Using a blender, puree the soup until smooth.
9. Return the soup to the pot and stir in the kefir, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
10. Heat the soup over low heat until warmed through.
11. Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh dill and a dollop of plain yogurt.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 12g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.