Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 unit

onion

chopped

1 head

cauliflower

chopped

5 cup

potatoes

pureed

6 unit

red beets

6 cup

vegetable stock

2 tsp

dried dill weed

2 tsp

minced garlic

minced

2 unit

bay leaves

2 tbsp

soy sauce

1 pinch

fresh ground pepper

Step 1
~6 min

Chop the onion and cauliflower.

Step 2
~6 min

Place the onions, cauliflower, and beets in a large pot with the vegetable stock.

Step 3
~6 min

Bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 4
~6 min

Reduce the heat to medium, add the dried dill weed, cover the pot, and cook until the cauliflower is tender, about 30 minutes.

Step 5
~6 min

Remove the pot from the heat.

Step 6
~6 min

Puree the soup in batches using a blender or food processor.

Step 7
~6 min

Return the pureed soup to the pot.

Step 8
~6 min

Add the bay leaves, soy sauce, and fresh ground pepper to the soup.

Step 9
~6 min

Fold in the pureed potatoes.

Step 10
~6 min

Reheat the soup slowly.

Step 11
~6 min

Remove the bay leaves before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of soy sauce to taste.

For a richer flavor, roast the beets before adding them to the soup.

Garnish with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with crusty bread

Pair with a side salad

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled cheese sandwich
Crusty bread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Canada

Cultural Significance

Root vegetables are common in Canadian cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thanksgiving
Christmas

Occasion Tags

Lunch
Dinner
Comfort Food

Popularity Score

65/100

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