In Vietnam, we have thousands of soups, in case some of you wonder. :) We have many noodle broths and thousands of veggie, meaty soups. Usually, most of the soups are accompanied by a bowl of white rice. It is homey and hearty.
In Italy, traditionally, people eat hot soup only in cold weather (autumn and winter); meanwhile, in summer, they prefer all types of salads or cold dishes. As a result of that, I try to take advantage of winter to cook as much Vietnamese soup as possible. :)
This dish is straightforward and amazingly delicious, and I was so surprised. Beetroot is quite popular in Vietnam, but for some unknown reason, my mom didn't cook it much for us; hence, I forgot about it till a few weeks ago when I spotted it in a veggie market. I cook beetroot with potato, carrot, and chicken shreds, wow! The outcome was so great that I even ate 2 bowls in a row! :D
(This recipe is reposted from my old blog; that's why you see some old links in the pictures.)