Leona's Borscht

Ingredients

• 4-5 beets, peeled and shredded (plus stems or leaves if desired)
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2-3 carrots, diced
• 2-3 green beans, cut
• 1 stalk fresh dill
• 1-2 potatoes, chopped
• 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)

• 1 (15 ounce) can broad beans or pork and beans

• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package onion soup mix
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt (to taste)
• 1 teaspoon vinegar (to taste)
• 1/4 cup sour cream or whipping cream

Directions

1. 1

   Saute celery and onion and add to shredded beets in soup pot.

2. 2

   Add carrots, green beans, fresh dill, potatoes, and onion soup mix.

3. 3

   Add water to cover, plus an extra inch.

4. 4

   Simmer for 20 minutes.

5. 5

   Add peas and broad beans.

6. 6

   Add salt and vinegar, to taste.

7. 7

   Just before serving, stir in cream.