Nigella Beetroot, Rhubarb and Ginger Soup is a blended vegetable-fruit soup made with cooked beetroot, chopped rhubarb, fresh ginger, stock, and aromatics. The combination creates a sweet-tart balance with a warm, peppery undertone from the ginger. Once simmered, it’s blended until silky to produce a soup that feels light yet flavourful, and visually striking with its deep ruby colour.
3–4 medium cooked beetroots, chopped (vacuum-packed or roasted beets work well)
1½ cups fresh rhubarb, chopped
1 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1 tbsp olive oil or butter
750ml vegetable stock
1–2 tsp honey or sugar (optional for balance)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Yoghurt or crème fraîche, for serving (optional)
Cook the aromatics – Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger in oil or butter until fragrant and soft.
Add rhubarb and beetroot – Stir in chopped rhubarb and cooked beetroot to combine.
Pour in stock – Add vegetable stock and bring to a gentle simmer.
Simmer to soften – Cook for 10–12 minutes until the rhubarb breaks down.
Blend until silky – Remove from heat and blend until the soup is smooth.
Adjust seasoning – Add salt, pepper, and a touch of honey if extra sweetness is needed.