Potato, Tomato, Beetroot and Carrot Soup

Why people make this soup

Beetroot comes in both red and yellow varieties — the yellow form is sometimes found alongside the more common red at well-stocked produce sections. Whether red or yellow, beetroot is something of a nutritional powerhouse, and this soup has become one of Nourilo’s favourites to recommend for people looking to support their circulation and skin health in a genuinely tasty way.

The magic of this soup lies in a group of compounds the vegetables share: pectin and dietary fibre. These plant compounds are believed to act like a sponge in the digestive system, binding to heavy metals such as mercury, lead, and cadmium and helping carry them out of the body. Less toxic load, the theory goes, means clearer, healthier-looking skin. And as a bonus, it is delicious — naturally sweet and satisfying enough that even children tend to enjoy it.

Method

1. Cut the lean pork into chunks and blanch briefly in boiling water; drain and set aside.
2. Peel and cut the beetroot, potato, carrot, and tomato into chunks.
3. Add the pork to a pot with 2.4 L of water and bring to a full boil over high heat.
4. Add all the vegetable ingredients to the pot.
5. Reduce to a medium simmer and cook for approximately 1.5 hours.
6. Serve the soup and enjoy the vegetables alongside.

Nourilo’s Tips

This soup is naturally sweet and flavourful — the whole family will love it. It is good for detox support and cardiovascular health, and also suitable for those recovering from surgery who need to build up their blood and energy. If you prefer not to use meat, substitute with 60 g of cashews or peanuts: the fat in the nuts helps release and absorb the fat-soluble vitamins A and E from the vegetables. Do not be alarmed if your urine or stools appear reddish after drinking this soup — it is perfectly normal when consuming beetroot.