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Marsala Wine is the Magic Ingredient in this Golden Beet Soup
Golden beets / Photo: vaivirga via Shutterstock
Difficulty Level
Low
Cooking Time
40 minutes
Cost
Low
Wine, thought essential for good digestion, was always served at feasts in ancient Roman times — the ancients even had a derogatory term, caninum prandium, or “dog’s dinner,” for a meal served without it. Sweet Marsala wine from Sicily is certainly what takes this recipe to the next level. It combines with lovely golden beets and tender leeks to make a wonderfully healthy vegetarian winter soup.
