Beet Velouté with Apple Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. beets, peeled and chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 apple, peeled and chopped
• 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp. butter
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until translucent.
3. Add peeled and chopped beets and chopped apple. Stir all the ingredients until combined.
4. Add 3 cups of broth. Cover and cook over medium-low heat until the beets and apples are tender, it will take approximately 20 minutes.
5. Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, blend the soup until smooth.
6. Return the soup to the pot and add 1 cup of heavy cream. Stir until combined.
7. Simmer the soup for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve the beet velouté soup in bowls and garnish with chopped parsley. It goes well with a slice of crusty bread or a grilled cheese sandwich. This soup also makes a great appetizer or side dish for a fancy dinner party. Mantra for this soup is “Healthy, delicious and beautifully colorful”.