Editor's note: The recipe below is part of a healthy and delicious spa menu developed exclusively for Epicurious by Chef Jesús González of La Cocina Que Canta Culinary Center at Rancho La Puerta Fitness Resort and Spa.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
In large saucepan over moderately low flame, heat oil until hot but not smoking. Add onion and garlic and sauté, stirring, until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add beets, potato, and celery, and stir to combine. Cover saucepan, reduce heat to low, and cook until beets begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add stock, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper. Raise heat to moderate and bring to simmer. Reduce heat to moderately low, simmer covered until beets are very tender, about 25 minutes.
Step 2
Using blender, purée soup in batches until very smooth, transferring to large bowl (use caution when blending hot liquids). Taste and add additional salt and pepper if desired.
Step 3
Divide soup among 6 to 8 bowls. Top each portion with dollop of yogurt or use squeeze bottle to drizzle yogurt over each bowl. Sprinkle with chives or scallions and serve.
