Grandma'S Borscht (Polish Beet Soup) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 small onion, chopped
2 small potatoes, cubed
3/4 cup carrot, chopped
500 ml vegetable stock
180 g beets
180 g green beans
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dill

Preparation

caramelize the onion in some olive oil.
Add the potatoes and fry for about 2 minutes, careful not to let the onions and potatoes stick to the bottom of the pan. Use a bit more oil if necessary.
Add the vegetable stock and carrots. If you use fresh green beans, add them at this point. Bring to a boil. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes until potatoes and carrots are tender.
Add the beets, green beans, bay leaf, and dill. Simmer for a couple of hours. Serve with sour cream if desired.