diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_farming/beetroot.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_farming/beetroot.lua
index 3785db111..f32b2bf8e 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_farming/beetroot.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_farming/beetroot.lua
@@ -157,7 +157,7 @@ minetest.register_craftitem("mcl_farming:beetroot_soup", {
 	wield_image = "mcl_farming_beetroot_soup.png",
 	on_place = minetest.item_eat(6, "mcl_core:bowl"),
 	on_secondary_use = minetest.item_eat(6, "mcl_core:bowl"),
-	groups = { food = 3, eatable = 6 },
+	groups = { food = 2, eatable = 6 },
 	_mcl_saturation = 7.2,
 })