Sweet Hot Beet Soup Recipe

• 3 med beets - (to 4), unpeeled, and
•     roots trimmed
• 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil or possibly clarified butter
• 3 med onions peeled and sliced
• 3 x jalapenos seeded and diced
• 3 Tbsp. chopped peeled fresh ginger
• 1 Tbsp. cumin seeds freshly grnd
• 2 Tbsp. coriander seeds freshly grnd
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 3/4 tsp freshly-grnd dry Thai chilies
•     (or possibly grnd red pepper flakes)
• 1/4 c. basmati rice rinsed and liquid removed
• 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly-grnd black pepper
• 3 quart vegetable or possibly chicken broth
• 3/4 c. coconut lowfat milk
• 1 Tbsp. honey (optional)
• 3/4 tsp garam masala
• 10 Tbsp. yogurt or possibly lowfat sour cream
• 1/2 c. fresh cilantro leaves picked and washed

Directions