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Home » Family Meals » Beetroot & Carrot Soup with Feta Cheese

Beetroot & Carrot Soup with Feta Cheese

November 10, 2014 by Ciara Attwell, Updated September 29, 2021

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A delicious and vibrant kid-friendly soup made with raw beetroot, carrot and potatoes, garnished with creme fraiche and crumbled feta cheese.

beetrrot and carrot soup

There’s nothing more comforting on a cold and rainy day than a steaming bowl of hot soup.

Although I love soup, my repertoire of recipes has been the same for years so this winter I am challenging myself to make some more interesting concoctions.

Last month I made this delicious Spiced Butternut Squash Soup which went down a treat with the family.

This month, after receiving some lovely fresh beetroot from a friend, I decided to try making it into a soup.

beetroot and carrot soup with creme fraiche

I have to admit I wasn’t  too confident that this soup would go down well with my fussy eater.

Lets face it, beetroot isn’t exactly known for being the most kid-friendly of vegetables but the addition of the carrot helps to sweeten it a little, perfect for little palates.

My fussy eater was so intrigued by the colour that she forgot to ask what was in it!

Unfortunately she wasn’t too keen on the feta, which I expected as it can be quite salty and tangy for small taste buds.

So I removed the feta and instead gave her an extra dollop of creme fraiche which she loved stirring in.

Benefits of Beetroot!

Health wise, this soup makes an excellent meal choice for adults and kids alike. Here’s some of the health benefits of beetroot:

  • Beetroot is an excellent source of Vitamins A, B6 and C.
  • It’s also a great source of magnesium, iron & folic acid

Beetroot is an excellent source of vitamins A, B6 and C, potassium, magnesium, iron and folic acid. It is also rich in powerful antioxidants and fibre.

beetroot & carrot soup with feta cheese

I used raw beetroot in this recipe. You could also use the ready-cooked variety, just make sure it hasn’t be preserved in vinegar as this will make the soup taste pretty nasty!

If the beetroot is pre-cooked you should also adjust the cooking time.

I found just one bowl of this soup to be really filling and didn’t miss not having bread with it.

But you can of course serve it with some nice crusty bread to bulk it out a little.

If you liked my Beetroot & Carrot Soup recipe, then please do leave me a comment and a star rating below. You can also share your pictures with me on Instagram.  I always love to see your creations!

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Beetroot & Carrot Soup


★★★★★ 5 from 9 reviews
  • Author: Ciara @ My Fussy Eater
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Category: Soup
  • Cuisine: European
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A delicious and vibrant kid friendly soup made with raw beetroot, carrot and potatoes, garnished with creme fraiche and crumbled feta cheese


Ingredients

  • Soup:
  • 500g raw beetroot
  • 2 carrots
  • 200g potatoes
  • 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 white onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 litre vegetable stock
  • 1 tbsp tomato puree
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Toppings:
  • 2 tbsp creme fraiche
  • 80g feta cheese
  • 1 tbsp parsley

Instructions

  1. Trim, peel and chop the beetroot, carrots and potatoes into similar size chunks.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan. Add the onion and fry gently for 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic and fry for another minute before adding the diced beetroot, carrots and potatoes. Fry for 3 minutes, stirring regularly.
  3. Add the stock, tomato puree, bay leaves and thyme. Bring to the boil then reduce to a simmer for 20 minutes or until the vegetables have cooked through.
  4. Blend the soup until smooth. Divide into 4 bowls and top with creme fraiche, feta and parsley.
1 Serving20612.7 g1199.7 mg7.4 g3.8 g29.3 g6.3 g7.8 g
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Comments

  1. Anonymous says

    January 25, 2021 at 1:40 pm

    So easy to make and so delicious!! Thanks for the recipe!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  2. Alexandra says

    January 27, 2020 at 2:44 am

    You weren’t joking about children liking this recipe! It was a major hit! Thank you so much! Definitely a keeper 🙂

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  3. Jane says

    November 6, 2019 at 6:17 pm

    Just tried this with my 2 and 1 year olds and both finished it, albeit without the feta and the 2 year old adding a fair amount of milk. Fab, genuinely tasty, healthy and easy recipe. Will be trying it on the husband later.
    Had to run them both upstairs for early baths straight after mind you! Any tips on how to remove beetroot stains?!?!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  4. Mary says

    February 22, 2018 at 12:57 pm

    So tasty and I love the vibrant colour of this soup. a great recipe.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  5. Kim says

    December 13, 2017 at 2:56 pm

    A friend at work came in with a beetroot and carrot soup today, looks and smells delicious so prompted me to search for a recipe. I’ll be trying this in my soup maker! The colour is just beautiful.

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      December 14, 2017 at 3:02 pm

      Thanks Kim!

      Reply
  6. Alisa Ewert says

    April 28, 2017 at 6:25 am

    Although i not good cook but i can feel it, This will be on dinner table 🙂

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  7. buy fifa 17 points says

    October 27, 2016 at 8:22 am

    You have very good thing on this website

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  8. Decoración says

    November 17, 2014 at 10:59 pm

    This sounds delicious!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      November 18, 2014 at 10:12 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  9. Claire Manning says

    November 16, 2014 at 2:28 pm

    Yum! So filling and healthy! The feta and parsley worked well, taste-wise and colour-wise! I’ll def make it again 🙂

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      November 16, 2014 at 5:20 pm

      Yay! So glad you liked it!

      Reply
  10. Honest mum says

    November 13, 2014 at 6:38 pm

    This is utterly stunning, the styling, plates, the soup-wow,wow,wow! Thanks for linking up to #tastytuesdays

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      November 13, 2014 at 8:27 pm

      Thank you Vicki. You are always so kind!

      Reply
  11. Justine @prettyinpistachio says

    November 13, 2014 at 12:27 pm

    The color from the beets makes this soup look so pretty!!!

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      November 13, 2014 at 1:05 pm

      Its amazing isn’t it. You would think it was full of food colouring but its all natural!

      Reply
  12. Julie's Family Kitchen says

    November 12, 2014 at 9:43 pm

    The colour of your soup is amazing. I’ve never eaten beetroot soup, it’s now definitely something I’d like to try. #TastyTuesdays

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      November 12, 2014 at 10:36 pm

      It’s really good Julie. Definitely worth trying!

      Reply
  13. oana79 says

    November 12, 2014 at 8:48 pm

    Oh, my goodness, Ciara, this sounds delicious, healthy and seasonal! I love beetroot, hubby loves feta so I think this could be a winner in our household. Pinning it! #TastyTuesdays

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      November 12, 2014 at 10:34 pm

      Thank you. I hope you both love it!

      Reply
  14. Kirsty Hijacked By Twins says

    November 12, 2014 at 12:03 pm

    I love the deep colour of beetroot, this soup sounds delicious especially with the addition of feta x #TastyTuesdays

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      November 12, 2014 at 12:47 pm

      Thanks Kirsty. It really is delicious. You should definitely try it!

      Reply
  15. Charlotte Oates says

    November 11, 2014 at 9:26 pm

    I love beetroot and this looks delicious (lovely photo as usual too). Not sure if trust the boys with it though, it’d take far too long to get the stains out!!

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      November 12, 2014 at 12:47 pm

      Ha ha, its so true!

      Reply
  16. Becky | Spirited Puddle Jumper says

    November 11, 2014 at 9:04 pm

    Ciara, this looks lovely 🙂 It’s always nice to have new soup recipes- I do get bored with the same old tomato and veg ones, even if they’re are tasty! Feta always goes down well in our house, especially as 2 members of our family are cow dairy intolerant so we eat feta a lot. #tastytuesdays

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      November 12, 2014 at 12:48 pm

      I feel the same about veg soup. I’ve been making the same recipe for years so its time I got a bit more creative!

      Reply
  17. Megan - Truly Madly Kids says

    November 11, 2014 at 8:09 pm

    Beetroot and feta salad is my fave – so thank you for giving me a winter alternative!

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      November 12, 2014 at 12:48 pm

      You’re welcome Megan. Hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  18. Alison says

    November 11, 2014 at 12:45 pm

    This looks really colourful and I bet it was lovely and tasty. I have never made beetroot soup but should try

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      November 12, 2014 at 12:49 pm

      You really should try it. Its so good!

      Reply

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