Slow Cooker Golden Beet Soup

Maura Knowles - The Upside Blog

by | Updated: October 16th, 2017 | Read time: 1 minute

Finding a dark cloud or two in your sky doesn’t have to lead to a full day of gloominess. Let the sunshine in with this golden beet soup. Simple yet nourishing, this easy-to-make soup is just what you need to go from dull to bright. Add a swirl of coconut cream for a truly decadent, soul-soothing treat.

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Ingredients

2 cups vegetable stock
6 golden beets
2 celery stalks
2 cloves garlic, diced
1 onion, chopped
Olive oil or coconut oil, for sautéing
Pinch sea salt
Freshly ground black or rainbow pepper, to taste
Coconut cream or cashew cream
1/4 cup chives, chopped, to garnish
Pine nuts, toasted, to garnish

Directions

  1. In large pan, heat oil. Sauté garlic and onions until golden.
  2. In crockpot, combine vegetable stock, beets, celery, sautéed garlic and onions, salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low for about 1-1/2 hours.
  3. Transfer mixture to blender and blend until smooth or desired texture.
  4. Transfer to serving bowls. Swirl in coconut or cashew cream.
  5. Garnish with chives and pine nuts.