Beetroot Soup

 

Ingredients:

3 medium sized uncooked beetroot

1 onion, chopped 

3 cups water 

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp lemon juice

100ml soured cream

salt and pepper to taste 

Directions:

 Peel and cut beetroot into cubes. In a medium pot , saute onion until translucent, add water and beetroot and simmer for 10 minutes or until beetroot is cooked. Let it cool slightly and blend in a food processor until smooth and creamy. Put it back in a pot and boil again for another 3 minutes, add lemon juice and sour cream. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with a touch of sour cream and green mint leaves.