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Do you know what’s the best feeling in the monsoons? Savoring a bowl of warm and creamy soup in the morning or at your dinner. Soups are your best companions when you are in a jiffy yet want something to keep you full. And, when the weather becomes a little dreamy a warm bowl of soup will give your stomach the utmost comfort. As the name suggests we are here with a recipe for beetroot soup which is filled with the goodness of beetroot and carrots. So let’s begin with the recipe.

Ingredients

Oil – ½ teaspoon
Onion – ½ (finely chopped)
Salt – 1 teaspoon
Ginger – ½ teaspoon (grated)
Garlic – ½ teaspoon (crushed)
Beetroot – 1 cup (unpeeled, chopped)
Carrot – 1 cup (unpeeled, chopped)
Water – 2 cups
Chlorophyll powder – 1 teaspoon
Kasuri methi/Dried Fenugreek leaves – 1 teaspoon (for garnish)

Preparation time: 15 – 20 minutes

Instructions

Making this beetroot soup is very easy and all you require is a few ingredients and a few instructions as we want you to make this perfectly. So let’s rustle up our soup.

Take a pan and add some oil to it
Now add onion, ginger, and garlic
Add one teaspoon of salt
Sautee it
Add chopped beetroot and carrot
Add salt and mix everything
Add water and cover it with the lid
Let it boil for 6-7 minutes
Now remove the lid and check whether the beetroot and carrots are softened or not
Let it cool down a bit
Blend this mixture into a fine puree
Add chlorophyll powder and mix it
Top it with some Kasuri methi
Your beetroot soup is ready to be served

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Benefits

Soups are the best meal options when you don’t feel like cooking. It gives you that warmth and cozy vibes that you may need when you want to shower yourself with love. Our beetroot soup is healthy and nutritious. Let’s take a look at the benefits of the ingredients one by one.

Beetroot: This root vegetable is rich in vitamin B9 which helps in the optimal growth of cells in the body. It also protects our blood vessels from any damage, reducing the risk of heart disease. Beetroots are rich in nitrates which lowers your blood pressure. It is also loaded with fibers which are great for your gut as it promotes the growth of healthy and good bacteria. It also eases your bowel movements and is also great for your immune system.

Make the most of Beetroot by making this Beetroot Halwa!

Beetroot Halwa

Carrot: Carrots are a rich source of vitamins A, C, and K. They keep your eyes healthy and improve your vision by preventing muscular degeneration. The antioxidants in carrots protect your body from free radicals and are also great for your heart health. It contains potassium which lowers your blood pressure. The fibers present in it regulate your blood sugar level. Not to mention the calcium and vitamin K keep your bones healthy.

Chlorophyll powder: A natural compound that gives plants their distinct green color and possesses a lot of health benefits. It is rich in antioxidants it prevents damage to our body cells from any carcinogen hence preventing cancer. It is great for your skin and keeps it youthful. It is also used for treating acne. Chlorophyll oxygenates our whole body. It also cleanses your intestines and aids in weight loss.

Kasuri Methi: Dried fenugreek leaves or Kasuri methi come with lots of health benefits. It keeps your cholesterol and triglyceride levels in check. It is highly beneficial for lactating mothers as it increases breast milk production in them. It improves your skin by keeping acne, and pimples and also helps in preventing eczema. It is great for people with diabetes as it regulates blood sugar levels in the body.

So this creamy beetroot soup is perfect for your lazy morning and evening. Trust us, once you taste it, you will make it again for sure.