Marsala Wine is the Magic Ingredient in this Golden Beet Soup

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. Here, sweet Marsala wine from Sicily is the ingredient that takes this recipe to the next level. It combines with lovely golden beets and tender leeks to make a wonderfully healthy vegetarian winter soup.