Pot o' Blood Soup

Aside from looking like actual blood, this soup is very tasty.  Perfect for your next Halloween dinner party!  

1 T vegetable oil

1 small onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, sliced

1 lb raw beets, peeled and grated

398 ml can diced tomatoes

1 T tomato paste

900 ml chicken stock

Black pepper to taste

2 t white vinegar

In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium-low heat.  Saute the onion and garlic for five minutes, stirring often.

Add remaining ingredients, excluding vinegar.  Bring to a boil over high heat, cover and reduce to a simmer.  Cook until beets are tender, roughly 20 minutes.

Puree in a blender, and strain through a colander.  Conversely, you can use an immersion blender, but the end result won’t be as silky.

Add the vinegar, stir well and taste to check seasoning.

Serve hot.  Makes four servings.