Golden Beet Soup

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1-2 leeks, sliced (or use 1 large onion, minced)
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 1-2 celery stalks, sliced
• 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large golden beet, peeled and chopped
• 6 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
• 1-2 cups water
• 3 medium potatoes, chopped (gold potatoes are best)
• 1/2 yellow bell pepper (or red bell pepper), chopped
• 1 medium zucchini, chopped
• salt, ground black pepper, to taste
• fresh herbs (parsley, dill, green onion) minced
• sour cream, to serve with the soup, optional
• 1-2 Tablespoons lemon juice, optional