Borscht Recipe (American Jewish Style)

Ingredients

• 2 lbs fresh beets, peeled and diced
• 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large russet potato, peeled and diced
• 6 cups low-sodium beef broth
• 1 cup tomato puree
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt (plus more to taste)
• 1/4 cup fresh dill, finely chopped (plus extra for garnish)
• 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• 1/2 cup sour cream (for serving)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 small head green cabbage, shredded
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges (for serving)