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Beet Soup

Modified: May 6, 2025 · Published: Apr 14, 2021 by Gigi & Sersie · This post may contain affiliate links.

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This detox Beet Soup is the perfect remedy for when you feel like you might be coming down with a cold or want to detox from unhealthy foods. It's a great way to kickstart a dietary reset. It's vegan, oil-free, gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free, and nourishing.

top side close up of beet soup with beets, beet greens, celery, cilantro and broth in a stainless pot
This beet soup is light and nourishing

I seldom ate beets when I was following an omnivorous diet. On the rare occasion I did eat them, I would toss the beet greens in the trash, not knowing I could eat them (face palm!).

I first learned of this soup from The Plantpower Way cookbook. I modified it to omit the oil and reduce the calories. This Detox Beet Soup uses whole beet with tops, cutting down on food waste. I appreciate how it makes me feel after eating it—nourished and satisfied.

What you need to make this detox beet soup:

  1. Beets
  2. Celery
  3. Lime
  4. Garlic
  5. Apple cider vinegar
  6. Cilantro
  7. Cayenne (optional, for heat)
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Beets and beet greens are high in antioxidants and healthy plant compounds

How to make this soup

Wash, peel, and chop the beets into ½-inch pieces. Set aside.

Wash and chop the beet greens with stems into 1-inch strips. Set aside.

Chop the celery stalks into ¼-inch pieces. Set aside.

Preheat a medium-large pot over medium-low heat.

Put the chopped beets (not the greens yet!) and the celery in the heated pot. Dry sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until celery is bright green.

Add the juice from the lime half and the minced garlic, and cook for another minute.

Turn up the heat to medium, add water and apple cider vinegar and bring to a simmer.

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Add the chopped beet greens with stems, roughly chopped fresh cilantro, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir well, cover, and continue cooking for 3 to 4 minutes until beet greens are slightly tender but still bright green.

Remove from heat, salt to taste, and enjoy!

top side view close up of a pile of chopped beets on a cutting board
peel and chop the beets into ½-inch pieces
top side view of a pile of chopped beet greens and stems in a a stainless steel bowl
chop beet greens and stems into 1-inch strips

Health benefits of beets

Beets and beet greens are rich in heart-healthy nitric oxide-producing compounds shown to improve blood flow. As an added benefit, and if weight loss is a goal, consider eating low-fat, nutrient-dense broth-based soups before your main course. Studies show that a brothy soup may promote weight loss by reducing the total caloric intake for that meal while leaving you feeling satisfied.

*Studies: Soup preloads in a variety of forms reduce meal energy intake; Provision of Foods Differing in Energy Density Affects Long‐Term Weight Loss; Association between soup consumption and obesity: A systematic review with meta-analysis

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top side close up of beet soup with beetroots, beet greens, cilantro, celery and broth in a stainless steel pot

Detox Beet Soup

5 from 1 vote
Course: Soup
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 47kcal
Author: Gigi & Sersie
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This detox Beet Soup is the perfect remedy for when you feel like you might be coming down with a cold or want to detox from unhealthy foods. It's a great way to kickstart a dietary reset.

Ingredients  

  • 3 beets with their tops washed
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • Juice of ½ lime
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 4 cups water
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup cilantro roughly chopped
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper optional, for heat
  • Salt to taste
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Instructions

  • Wash, peel, and chop the beets into ½-inch pieces. Set aside.
  • Wash and chop the beet greens with stems into 1-inch strips. Set aside.
  • Chop the celery stalks into ¼-inch pieces. Set aside.
  • Preheat a medium-large pot over medium-low heat.
  • Put the chopped beets (not the greens yet!) and the celery in the heated pot. Dry sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until celery is bright green.
  • Add the juice from the lime half and the minced garlic, and cook for another minute.
  • Turn up the heat to medium, add water and apple cider vinegar and bring to a simmer.
  • Add the chopped beet greens with stems, roughly chopped fresh cilantro, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir well, cover, and continue cooking for 3 to 4 minutes until beet greens are slightly tender but still bright green.
  • Remove from heat, salt to taste, and enjoy!

Notes

EQUIPMENT / SUPPLIES

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  2. Cutting board
  3. Medium-large pot with lid
  4. Measuring cup
  5. Measuring spoons

Nutrition

Calories: 47kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05g | Sodium: 168mg | Potassium: 367mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 443IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg
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Gigi Carter and Sersie Blue have over 25 years of combined experience in plant-based nutrition and health coaching. Their passion for healthy eating inspired them to create Daniel’s Plate, a recipe site focused on whole food, plant-based meals.

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  1. Gigi

    May 12, 2025 at 11:30 am

    5 stars
    This is one of those soups where you feel good afterwards. It's my new "chicken noodle" soup when I'm under the weather.

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