Slow-Cooked Golden Beet Soup
A vibrant, earthy soup with naturally sweet beets that shine with golden hues, simmered to perfection for a comforting meal. This mediterranean-inspired soups (vegetarian, gluten-free) ready in about 70 minutes pairs large, diced onion, diced carrots, stalks, diced celery for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 200 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 large, peeled and diced (1.5 lbs) golden beets
- 1 large, diced onion
- 2, diced carrots
- 2 stalks, diced celery
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 large diced onion and 2 diced carrots, cooking for 5 minutes until softened.
- Step 2: Add 2 diced celery stalks and 3 minced garlic cloves, cooking for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Step 3: Stir in 2 large peeled and diced golden beets (1.5 lbs), 1 tsp dried thyme, and 4 cups vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 45 minutes until beets are very tender.
- Step 4: Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth (or transfer to a blender in batches).
- Step 5: Return to pot, stir in 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 5 minutes to meld flavors. Serve hot.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Slow-Cooked Golden Beet Soup take to make?
Total time is about 70 minutes (20 min prep + 50 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Slow-Cooked Golden Beet Soup?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep large, diced onion from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Slow-Cooked Golden Beet Soup?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Slow-Cooked Golden Beet Soup for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Slow-Cooked Golden Beet Soup vegetarian?
Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian, gluten-free based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Best recipe I've made this month.
- ★★★★☆
Really good but took about 10 minutes longer than stated.
- ★★★☆☆
Not bad. Would need significant modifications to make it a regular.
