This nutritious Russian soup is both flavoursome and colourful, making a delicious winter supper. If at all possible use organic vegetables to truly appreciate the earthy flavour of the beetroot. The soup is low in calories and high in vitamins, fibre and minerals, making it the ideal recipe for those on a diet. The quantities show here serve four as a main course.

Ingredients

• 3 Beetroot
• 1 Onion
• 1 Large potato
• 1 Carrot
• 1 Large tomato
• 1/2 Stick of celery
• 1/4 White cabbage
• Salt and ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp Tomato puree
• 1 litre Beef or vegetable stock

Method

1. Grate the beetroot in a food processor and chop the remaining vegetables.
2. Mix the stock with the puree and seasoning and bring to the boil.
3. Add the vegetables to the stock and simmer for 30 minutes.
4. Serve with fresh crusty bread.