Beetroot Pomegranate Soup Low Fat Food

BEETROOT & POMEGRANATE SOUP (LOW FAT)

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a saucepan, then sweat the onion, carrot and parsnip for 5 minutes, until starting to soften.
• Add the cilantro, then cook for a further 2 minutes.
• Add the stock and beetroot.
• Bring to the boil, then simmer for 20 minutes, adding 2 teaspoons dill for the final 2 or 3 minutes.
• Cut the pomegranate in half and extract the juice using a lemon squeezer.
• Blend the soup in a food processor or blender.
• Add pomegranate juice to taste.
• Reheat the soup, then served garnished with the yogurt, walnuts and remaining dill.

BEET SOUP

Steps:

• Warm olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onions and garlic; cook until soft but not browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in beets, and cook for 1 minute.
• Stir in stock, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cover, and simmer until the beets are tender, about 20 to 30 minutes. Remove from heat, and allow to cool slightly.
• In batches, add soup to a food processor, and pulse until liquefied. Return soup to saucepan, and gently heat through. Ladle into bowls, and garnish with a swirl of cream.

FETA, BEETROOT & POMEGRANATE SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk the oil, pomegranate molasses, cinnamon, cumin seeds and lemon juice together in a bowl. Add 1 tbsp water to loosen, and season.
• Toss in the herbs, beetroot, feta, rocket and lettuce, and toss to coat in the dressing. Sprinkle over the pomegranate seeds to serve.

BEETROOT & POMEGRANATE HALO SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saucepan and sweat the onion, carrot and parsnip for 5 minutes until starting to soften. Add the coriander and cook for a further 2 minutes.
• Add the stock and beetroot. Bring to the boil and then simmer for 20 minutes, adding 2 tsp of dill for the last 2 or 3 minutes.
• Cut the pomegranate in half and extract the juice using a lemon squeezer. Blend the soup and add the juice to taste (up to 4 tbsp).
• Garnish with the yoghurt, walnut pieces and remaining 2 tsp chopped dill. Serve with walnut bread or if nut free, granary or rye rolls.

PERSIAN POMEGRANATE SOUP

Steps:

• In a 6 quart saucepan, bring water, consomme powder, tumeric, and salt to boil over high heat.
• Add rice and shredded beets.
• return to a boil over medium/high heat; reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the parsley, cilantro, dried mint, and pomegranate juice to soup. Return to a boil over medium/high heat.
• Transfer soup to serving bowl and garnish with sour cream (parve), caramelized onions, and/or pomegranate seeds.