
Recipe for beetroot soup with horseradish and serrano ham
Beetroots are bursting with healthy nutrients and can be used for much more than pickling.
Here we use the healthy vegetable in a delicious and creamy soup, served with crispy fried Serrano ham and freshly grated horseradish as toppings.

Beetroot Soup with Horseradish and Serrano Ham
Ingredients
- 2 pcs. Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 400 gram Baked Potato
- 500 gram Beets
- Olive Oil for frying
- 1 l stock vegetable stock (preferably water + stock cube)
- 1 pinch Cayenne Pepper can be omitted
- 1 gram Cilantro
- Spices salt and pepper
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 package Serrano ham
- Horseradish freshly grated
Instructions
- Peel and chop onions and garlic and cut them into coarse cubes.
- Peel potatoes and beetroots and likewise cut them into coarse cubes.
- Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot and sauté the vegetables in it. They should not turn brown, only become soft. Add coriander and optional cayenne pepper and let the spices fry for a moment.
- Pour vegetable stock into the pot and let the soup simmer for about 25 minutes or until everything is completely tender.
- Blend the soup with an immersion blender until it is completely smooth and fine.
- Season the soup with salt, pepper, and a bit of apple cider vinegar.
- Fry the Serrano ham crispy on a hot pan and grate the horseradish.
- Serve the hot soup with a sprinkle of grated horseradish and crispy Serrano ham on top.