Curried Yellow Beet Bisque

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 pinch mustard seeds
• 1 pinch cumin seed
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 big vidalia onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 big russet potato, peeled and diced
• 1 lb yellow beet, peeled and diced
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 13 1/2 ounces coconut milk (1 can)
• 1/3 cup orange juice
• salt and pepper

Directions

1. 1

   On medium-high heat in a stockpot, fry the spices until fragrant. Add the onions, garlic, carrots and celery and sweat until transluscent.

2. 2

   Add the potatoes and beets, sauté for a couple more minutes.

3. 3

   Add the stock.

4. 4

   Bring to a boil and simmer until the beets are cooked.

5. 5

   Puree using a handheld blender.

6. 6

   Slowly add in the coconut milk and the orange juice and blend a little bit more.

7. 7

   Season with salt and pepper.

8. 8

   Serve piping hot!