Vegetarian Russian Borscht

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 pound beets about 2 medium, peeled and cut into matchsticks
• 5 large garlic cloves minced
• 8 ounces carrot 2-3 small, peeled and cut into about 1/8 " half circles
• 1 onion medium, diced
• 4 1/4 cups water divided, using 1/4 cup 1st, then 4 cups
• 3/4 pound cabbage 1/2 medium cabbage, shredded
• 4 cups vegetable stock low/no sodium, /broth
• 5 tablespoons tomato paste concentrated, I love the Italian kind in a tube
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt divided
• 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 pound potatoes white, diced into 1/2 inch cubes
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice start with 2 Tbsp and add another if you like
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped, or 1/2 Tbsp dried dill

Nutrition

• Calories : 110 calories
• Carbohydrate : 20 grams
• Fat : 2.5 grams
• Fiber : 4 grams
• Protein : 3 grams
• Sodium : 780 milligrams
• Sugar : 8 grams