Beet Borscht - Oryana

Ingredients

• 3 medium beets, peeled, diced
• 2 carrots, cut into large chunks
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 stalks celery, cut into large pieces
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon dried dill
• 6 cups beef broth (or vegetable broth)
• 1 cup cabbage, coarsely chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Crème fraîche