Even the biggest beet skeptics enjoy this soup because of all the other root vegetable flavors, caramelized notes and umami depths. If you're on the fence about beets, this is a good place to start. You if you don't like beets at all you could replace the ones in this recipe with equal parts carrots and parsnips. Portions of the vegetables are divided, while some are roasted and some are sautéed. Please read through the entire directions before starting.