Beet Borscht Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp oil
• 2 tsp salt, or to taste
• 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 2 bay leaves
• ½ tsp granulated sugar
• 8 cups water
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 32 oz chicken broth
• 2 Tbsp cilantro, chopped
• 2 carrots, shredded
• 2 Tbsp parsley, finely chopped
• 1 cup diced fresh tomatoes
• 2 Tbsp dill, chopped
• 2 medium uncooked beets, shredded
• 1/2 red bell pepper, cubed
• 1 celery rib, chopped
• 3 large potatoes, cubed
• 4 cups green cabbage, shredded (1/2 head)