Apple beet borscht

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3ouncesTomato paste
4cupsWater or light vegetable stock
¼xMed. reg or green cabbage thinly sliced
2eachesCarrots, julienned
1xClove Garlic, minced
3xesBeets, julienned
1mediumOnion, thinly sliced
2cupsApple cider
¼cupTamari
¼cupSherry
2tablespoonsMolasses or honey
1tablespoonDried dill
2teaspoonsDried basil
1tablespoonCaraway seeds
1tablespoonCanola oil

Directions

Saute caraway seeds in canola oil. Then, combine all ingredients in a soup pot. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.

Puree one-third of the soup in food proceessor; return puree to the pot and mix thoroughly. Serve hot or cold with a dollop of Tofu Sour Cream.