Beetroot Pomegranate Halo Soup Recipes

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a saucepan, then sweat the onion, carrot and parsnip for 5 minutes, until starting to soften.
• Add the cilantro, then cook for a further 2 minutes.
• Add the stock and beetroot.
• Bring to the boil, then simmer for 20 minutes, adding 2 teaspoons dill for the final 2 or 3 minutes.
• Cut the pomegranate in half and extract the juice using a lemon squeezer.
• Blend the soup in a food processor or blender.
• Add pomegranate juice to taste.
• Reheat the soup, then served garnished with the yogurt, walnuts and remaining dill.

Steps:

• Put the sliced onion in a bowl, add the vinegar and toss well. Cut the peel and pith from the orange then segment over the onion bowl to make sure that you catch any juice.
• Pile the rocket onto plates and dot over the beetroot and orange. Rub a drop of oil around a non-stick frying pan then fry the halloumi in the pan for about 30 seconds each side until golden.
• Stir the pomegranate into the onions and spoon this and all the dressing, over the rocket, then top with the halloumi and scatter with the pumpkin seeds, mint and dill.

Steps:

• Whisk the oil, pomegranate molasses, cinnamon, cumin seeds and lemon juice together in a bowl. Add 1 tbsp water to loosen, and season.
• Toss in the herbs, beetroot, feta, rocket and lettuce, and toss to coat in the dressing. Sprinkle over the pomegranate seeds to serve.

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saucepan and sweat the onion, carrot and parsnip for 5 minutes until starting to soften. Add the coriander and cook for a further 2 minutes.
• Add the stock and beetroot. Bring to the boil and then simmer for 20 minutes, adding 2 tsp of dill for the last 2 or 3 minutes.
• Cut the pomegranate in half and extract the juice using a lemon squeezer. Blend the soup and add the juice to taste (up to 4 tbsp).
• Garnish with the yoghurt, walnut pieces and remaining 2 tsp chopped dill. Serve with walnut bread or if nut free, granary or rye rolls.