Beetroot and Red Kidney Bean Soup

Why people make this soup

A vegetarian friend asked Nourilo for a wholesome everyday soup after coming up pale, weary and anemic from a poorly balanced diet. Beetroot is the star here: it’s traditionally regarded as good for building blood and supplies a range of minerals and vitamins that support strong bones. Paired with red kidney beans, tomato, carrot and potato, it makes a sweet, comforting meat-free soup that is traditionally taken to support qi and blood, a rosy complexion and bone strength.

Method

1. Peel and chop all the vegetables; soak the kidney beans and tangerine peel until soft.
2. Combine everything in a pot with 2.4 L of water.
3. Simmer about 2 hours down to 1.2 L. Drink the soup and eat the solids.

Nourilo’s Tips

Whenever you make a bean soup, add a piece of tangerine peel to help move qi. This soup is sweet and tasty, and is traditionally taken to support qi and blood, build a rosy complexion and strong bones.