Difficulty: Easy | Yields: 4 servings
This luminous soup blends roasted beets and fresh blood orange juice into a sweet-tangy elixir that’s as beautiful as it is beneficial. Naturally rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, and anti-inflammatory compounds, it’s a nourishing reset in a bowl—perfect for seasonal transitions, immune support, or just warming up with something special. Perfect for cold days, cleanse weeks, or anytime your body craves vibrant color and clean, bold flavor.
History & Significance of Blood Orange & Beet Wellness Soup
Blood oranges and beets are both ancient ingredients with long-standing ties to ritual, medicine, and seasonal transformation—making them ideal companions in a wellness-focused dish.
Blood Oranges: Citrus Royalty with Deep Roots
Blood oranges, known for their crimson flesh and berry-like undertones, originated in Sicily and Spain, where they were first cultivated in the 18th century. Their striking color comes from anthocyanins—powerful antioxidants rarely found in citrus fruits—that develop in cool climates and lend them both beauty and health benefits.
Traditionally, blood oranges were used in:
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Winter tonics to ward off colds
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Culinary rituals during seasonal festivals
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Gourmet preserves and aperitifs in Mediterranean cuisine
Their short growing season and vibrant appearance have long made them a symbol of renewal and vitality, often associated with sunlight returning in winter’s wake.
📜 Why This Works
“Because true nourishment should taste as striking as it looks.”
Beets are rich in betalains and support liver detox, while blood oranges are loaded with vitamin C and anthocyanins. Combined with warming ginger and a hint of spice, this soup helps the body reset while delivering serious flavor depth.
Blood oranges and beets are both ancient ingredients with long-standing ties to ritual, medicine, and seasonal transformation—making them ideal companions in a wellness-focused dish.
Ingredients for Blood Orange & Beet Wellness Soup
☑️ 3 medium beets, roasted and peeled
☑️ 1 small red onion, chopped
☑️ 2 cloves garlic, minced
☑️ 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
☑️ 1 tablespoon olive oil
☑️ 2 cups vegetable broth
☑️ ¾ cup freshly squeezed blood orange juice (about 2 oranges)
☑️ Zest of 1 blood orange
☑️ Salt and pepper, to taste
☑️ Optional: pinch of chili flakes or cayenne for warmth
☑️ Optional garnish: coconut cream swirl, microgreens, or hemp seeds
👩🍳 How to Make It Blood Orange & Beet Wellness Soup
🔥 Step 1: Roast the Beets
1️⃣ Wrap beets in foil and roast at 400°F (200°C) for 45–50 minutes until fork-tender.
2️⃣ Peel and cube once cooled slightly.
🥄 Step 2: Sauté the Aromatics
1️⃣ In a pot, heat olive oil. Add onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until softened and fragrant.
🥣 Step 3: Blend the Soup
1️⃣ Add beets and broth. Simmer for 5 minutes.
2️⃣ Transfer to a blender with blood orange juice and zest. Blend until smooth.
🌱 Step 4: Reheat & Serve
1️⃣ Return to the pot, season with salt, pepper, and chili (if using).
2️⃣ Warm gently—don’t boil to preserve nutrients.
3️⃣ Serve garnished with coconut cream or toppings of choice.
💖 Why You’ll Love It Blood Orange & Beet Wellness Soup
☑️ Detox-friendly and packed with immunity-boosting nutrients
☑️ Naturally vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free
☑️ Bursting with bright color and citrusy depth
☑️ Beautiful enough for entertaining, healing enough for daily nourishment
“This isn’t just soup—it’s edible sunlight.” 🌞🍠🍊
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