A quick easy and tasty soup.  Beetroot is a fantastic source of folic acid, magnesium, iron and potassium.  Beetroot also stimulates the liver to detoxify and supports bowel function as they are rich in fibre.  This soup is very quick and easy.  I suggest adding a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt and a sprinkle of pumpkin seeds to give you some fat and protein with the meal too.

Makes about 4 servings

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil

1 large onion – diced

1 stick of celery – chopped

2 cloves garlic – crushed

4 beetroots – trimmed and roughly chopped

1 apple – cored and chopped

1 litre vegetable or chicken stock

About 125ml water

Handful of parsley – chopped

Method

Heat the oil in a large saucepan and add the onion until it softens.

Add the garlic, celery, beetroot and apple and cook for a further minute.

Add in the stock and water and bring to a boil.

Reduce to a simmer and cook for about 20 minutes until the beetroot is tender.

Blend until smooth and season with a little sea salt and ground pepper.

Top with chopped parsley.