* 1 kg uncooked Beetroot, skin intact and stalk trimmed to leave about 1cm
* 2 kg ripe Tomatoes, chopped
* ½ a large Onion, peeled and sliced
* Garlic, to taste, chopped or crushed
* 3 tablespoons Olive oil
* 1 tablespoon Sherry vinegar
* Salt
* 80 ml Single cream

===Method===
* Boil the Beetroot in Salted water, for at least an hour, depending on size, until it is cooked.
* Peel and cut into pieces.
* Place in a Blender or Food processor with all the other ingredients except for the Salt and Cream.
* Check for seasoning and add a little cold water if the Soup is too thick.
* Chill and serve in cups or bowls, drizzled with a little Cream.

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