Bloody Halloween Red Lentil and Beet Soup
I bloody love Halloween.
And I love this soup. In fact, it will make a reappearance in December for a gorgeous red Christmas soup, minus the drips and fake bloody hand.
Halloween wickedly crept up on me this year. I’m usually all decorated for Halloween by now. Pumpkins, skulls, skeletons, witches and brooms tastefully decorating my home. Thousands of ideas, too little time.
Since Halloween falls on a Friday this year, I already know pizza will be on my menu. I’ll probably oddly shape it and let the sauce seep over the sides of the crust and top it with sliced pimento stuffed olives for a few creepy eyeballs…. just because.
Beets will always turn any dish the brightest red; including countertops, hands and dishtowels. They added the perfect compliment to this simple lentil soup. A bit of extra spiciness was needed for me, but my son loved it just as it was.
Red Lentil and Beet Soup
1 teaspoon vegan butter and 1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup red lentils
1 cup diced beets
4 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Dash of Sriachi Sauce, optional
In a medium saucepan, heat the vegan butter and olive oil. Add in the onion and cook for about 8 minutes until softened. Add in the red lentils, diced beets and broth. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and allow to simmer for about 35 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow to cool. Pour the soup into a blender to cream. Can be made ahead, gently rewarm to serve. Season to taste again and depending on your preference for spiciness, add a dash of hot sauce. Makes about 4 servings or 8 shot glasses of bloody soup.
spicegirlfla
I love being in the kitchen. Early mornings, soft music, a hot espresso. Easing into the preparation of delicious meals. Glancing through cookbooks, gathering inspiration and planning my day. I look forward to the cycles of the seasons, the pleasures of tasting and savoring and sharing this with those dear to me. Weekends are special to me as my week days are often rushed, but still I create the ambiance, light the candles, set the table and uncork the wine.
13 Comments
Mad Dog
Ha ha – excellent!
The Vegan 8
Ha!! I love it! The soup sounds delicious and my favorite color is red so it’s perfect and beautiful to me!!
Linda
Hey..I believe it qualifies for an “8” ingredient vegan soup!
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef
I made something similar one year and called it Frankenstein’s Blood. The name affected the taste, I was told. 🙂
Sounds delicious no matter what name you put on yours!
Linda
Oh, I love that name! I think on Halloween it’s okay….served on any other day, I probably would pass on a soup with that name!
Hotly Spiced
It’s certainly a brightly coloured soup. My little guy is so excited about Halloween and there’s endless talk of where he will go trick or treating and what he will wear and he many sweets he will end up with etc. It’s a great night to be a kid xx
Linda
I really do miss those years. I envy you Charlie, having children at various stages, you can still enjoy the fun with the little ones! For me now, I’m excited to pass out candy; they all look so cute and happy!
Jovina Coughlin
What fun.
SallyBR
PRICELESS!!!!! Loved everything about it, but the look of your hand (beautiful hand, by the way), just slightly stained with “blood”, that was a must!
awesome post!
Linda
I can only post something creepy like this for Halloween! Otherwise, wouldn’t that be a horrible photo in a food blog?!!
ChgoJohn
Never would have thought to use beets like this, Linda. What a great idea! As for the staining, I’ve learned to wear black, like when I make grape jelly. I’ve a couple Jackson Pollock-esque shirts to remind me to “dress for the occasion.”
Linda
lol, yes so true! I put on my black apron for beet day!
Mila
I love beets and soups! 🙂 Your soup is scary.. I’m joking! Happy Halloween!
Cheers!