Vibrant soup with beetroot, carrots, courgette, tomatoes and green pepper for a light, satisfying meal.
# Components:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 medium beetroot, peeled and diced
02 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
03 - 1 medium courgette (zucchini), diced
04 - 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
05 - 1 green bell pepper, diced
06 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 handful baby spinach, optional
→ Liquids
09 - 5 cups vegetable broth
10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
11 - Juice of 1/2 lemon
→ Seasonings
12 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
13 - 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
14 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
15 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
16 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or coriander, chopped
# Directions:
01 - Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the red onion and garlic, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
02 - Add the diced beetroot, sliced carrots, and green bell pepper to the pot. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until vegetables begin to soften.
03 - Stir in the diced courgette and chopped tomatoes. Sprinkle in the ground cumin, turmeric, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to bloom the spices.
04 - Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes until all vegetables are tender.
05 - Stir in the baby spinach if using. Simmer for an additional 2 minutes until the spinach is fully wilted.
06 - Remove from heat and add the lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
07 - Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish generously with fresh parsley or coriander.
