Borscht PREP TIME 30 mins COOK TIME 2 hrs 30 mins TOTAL TIME 2 hrs 55 mins SERVINGS 8 to 10 servings The soup is best made a day ahead, giving the flavors time to meld. Ingredients 3 teaspoons olive oil 2-3 bay leaves 2 large onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups) 8 cups veg stock 4-6 large beets (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled and frenched 3-4 carrots peeled and chopped 2-3 medium russet potato frenched 3-4 cups thinly sliced Red cabbage or plain cabbaged 3-4 tablespoons red wine vinegar or white vinegar 2 tablespoons of minced garlic 1 cup sour cream Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Use oil to lightly brown onions once onions are browned add garlic and cook for 5-10 seconds. Next add cut vegetables, stock, bay leaves Bring the pot to a low boil. Turn down the heat and simmer on low. add Vinegar and cool for 2 hours 30 minutes. add salt and pepper to taste. Serve with a spoon of sour cream on top optional add sprinkle of chopped fresh dill