Travel through cooking with this Scandinavian-Style Beet Soup! This easy recipe captures the essence of Scandinavian cuisine by showcasing wholesome, seasonal ingredients. The combination of earthy beets and sweet apples creates a comforting base, while caraway seeds add a unique flavor twist. Creamy toasted walnuts enrich the soup, contributing to its delightful texture. Finish each bowl off with a slice of broiled goat’s cheese, a sprinkle of fresh dill and chopped walnuts, and you’ll have the perfect healthy bowl of soup for a light lunch or dinner party starter. Whether you’re looking for a nutritious meal or a cozy dish to share with friends and family, this soup is sure to impress.
Mixing both pickled and cooked beets in this soup is a game-changer! The cooked beets bring a sweet, earthy flavor, while the pickled beets add a zesty tang that really brightens things up. This clever combo creates a delicious contrast, ensuring each spoonful is bursting with flavor. Plus, the vibrant acidity from the pickled beets adds a pop of color to your bowl. It’s an easy way to transform your soup from ordinary to extraordinary!
To make the Scandinavian-Style Beet Soup, you will need the following ingredients:
In a Dutch oven over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil and add 1 chopped red onion, 1 chopped apple, and 1 teaspoon caraway seeds. Cover with the lid and cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized, about 15 minutes.
Add the toasted walnuts and cook for another 3 minutes.
Pour in 2 cups vegetable stock, chopped cooked beets, and grated pickled cooked beets and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2 minutes.
Carefully transfer the soup to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Alternatively, use a hand blender. Return the soup to the pot to keep it warm and season to taste.
Put 8 goat’s cheese slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Broil until golden and bubbling, about 4-5 minutes.
Ladle the soup into 4 warm bowls. Top each bowl with 2 slices of goat’s cheese, a sprinkle of chopped toasted walnuts and a few small dill sprigs. If making ahead, cool completely; cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Top with cheese, walnuts, and dill just before serving.
Made this soup yesterday for fam night and wow it was a hit! The beets mixed with sweet apples were on point. Reminded me of a road trip to Scandinavia we took as a fam years ago. So nice to relive that moment through this delish recipe!
This soup rocks! So easy to whip up, and it tastes fab! My kids loved it too!
Awesome! I had my kids help with this soup, and it turned into a fun family cooking night. The flavors are so vibrant, and everyone loved it.
I made this soup for my family last week, and it was a hit! The rich beets combined with sweet apples were the perfect match. We had a cozy dinner together, and everyone kept asking for seconds. I love how healthy it is too!
So simple, delicious! I made this soup last weekend for my family, and they loved it! The sweet apples mixed with earthy beets made a perfect combo. Plus, the colors were beautiful! We all enjoyed it while laughing together. I can't wait to make it again for friends!
Wow, this soup rocks! I made it last night for my hubby and he couldn't stop raving about it. The mix of cooked and pickled beets is like a party in your mouth. So creamy and unique! It's defo going on repeat for our cozy dinners.
I made the Scandinavian Beet and Apple Soup for a small get-together last week, and it was a huge hit! The blend of beets and apples is just sssssso good. I love how easy it was to prepare, and the goat’s cheese was the perfect finishing touch. My friends can't stop talking about it.
Soup's fire, for real!
