Apple Beet Borscht Recipe

Ingredients

3 ounce Tomato paste
4 c. Water, or possibly light vegetable stock
1/4 x Med. reg, sliced or possibly green cabbage thinly
2 x Carrots, chopped, julienned Clove Garlic
3 x Beets, julienned
1 med Onion, sliced, thinly
2 c. Apple cider
1/4 c. Tamari
1/4 c. Sherry
2 Tbsp Molasses, or possibly honey
1 Tbsp Dry dill
2 tsp Dry basil
1 Tbsp Caraway seeds
1 Tbsp Canola oil

Directions

Saute/fry caraway seeds in canola oil.
Then, combine all ingredients in a soup pot.
Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer 2-3 hrs, stirring occasionally.
Puree one-third of the soup in food proceessor; return puree to the pot and mix thoroughly.
Serve warm or possibly cool with a dollop of Tofu Lowfat sour cream.