BLUSHING VEGETABLE SOUP

Preparation Method :

• Place beetroot in a clean microwavable plastic bag. Twist neck of bag and fold under beetroot to seal.
• Place bag on edge of turntable and cook on High for 6-8 minutes or until beetroot are tender. Cool slightly.
• Place zucchini (courgettes) in another microwavable plastic bag and secure as for beetroot. Cook for 6 - 8 minutes or until zucchini are tender. Cool slightly.
• Place beetroot and zucchini in a food processor and process to finely chop.
• Place onion, bacon and butter in a microwavable bowl and cook on High for 2 minutes, stir, then cook for 2 minutes longer.
• Add vegetable mixture, stock and black pepper to taste, cover and cook for 8 minutes or until soup is hot.
• Ladle soup into warm serving bowls, stir 1 tablespoon sour cream into each bowl and sprinkle with herbs.