# Vegan Borscht Soup *Warm Up with This Colorful Vegan Delight* By [Plant-Based](https://paragraph.com/@plant-based) · 2024-04-12 --- ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/dad54b4398eb300de017809f25fe4b63.png) **Ingredients:** 1 small brown onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 carrots, grated 2 medium-sized beets, grated (about 3 cups) 1 large russet potato, peeled and cubed 1 cup cabbage, thinly shredded 1 celery stick, chopped 1 tomato, peeled and diced ½ teaspoon tomato paste 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 bay leaf 4 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (reserve some for garnish) 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth 3 cups water Salt and pepper, to taste **Instructions:** 1\. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook onion until golden. 2\. Add the tomato, garlic, celery, and tomato paste, plus a splash of water. Cover and cook on low heat for a few minutes. 3\. Stir in vegetable stock, potatoes, and bay leaf. Simmer for 10 minutes. 4\. Add beets, carrots, vinegar, and water, and continue to simmer on medium-low for 45 minutes. 5\. Mix in most of the dill and cook uncovered for another 20-25 minutes. 6\. Season with salt and pepper. Serve garnished with fresh dill. **The Health Benefits of Beets** Beets are a fantastic source of nutrition and offer a variety of health benefits, making them a great addition to any diet, especially plant-based ones. They are rich in fiber, which aids digestion and promotes gut health. Beets are also packed with essential vitamins like vitamin C and minerals such as potassium and manganese. Additionally, they contain unique antioxidants known as betalains, which have been studied for their anti-inflammatory properties. Including beets in your meals can help support overall health and well-being. [ ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/e6f988fbee16417b58e13dd13561ae93.png) Farcaster Plant-Based ----------- Welcome to the Plant-Based Food Channel! 🌱✨ Share delicious, easy recipes from your plant-powered culinary adventures. Let's cook up some plant-powered goodness together! 💚 ](https://warpcast.com/~/channel/plant-based) --- *Originally published on [Plant-Based](https://paragraph.com/@plant-based/vegan-borscht-soup)*