Earthy, vibrant soup with roasted beets, vegetables, and creamy finish
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 4 medium beets, trimmed and scrubbed
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
03 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Liquids
05 - 4 cups vegetable broth
06 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Dairy
07 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
→ Seasonings
08 - 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
09 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
11 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F
02 - Wrap beets individually in foil and place on a baking sheet. Roast for 40 to 45 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork. Allow to cool slightly, then peel and chop into chunks
03 - In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and carrots; sauté for 5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more
04 - Add the chopped roasted beets, thyme, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir well to combine all ingredients
05 - Pour in the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld
06 - Remove from heat. Use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth and velvety in consistency
07 - Stir in the heavy cream and lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed
08 - Ladle into bowls and serve hot, garnished with a swirl of cream and fresh thyme if desired
