Festive Beet Borscht - Meat Free Monday

Ingredients

• 6 medium beets, peeled and cut into large chunks (see Note)
• 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks
• 1 large sweet apple, peeled, cored, and cut into chunks
• 1 large onion, cut into large chunks
• juice of 1 lemon, or more to taste
• ¼ cup (50 g) natural granulated sugar or agave syrup, more or less to taste
• salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• ¼ cup (a handful) minced fresh dill
• vegan sour cream (see below for homemade, or packaged)
• 350 g (12.3 oz) package of extra-firm silken tofu
• 2- 3 tablespoons unsweetened plant-based milk (as needed)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice, or to taste
• ¼ teaspoon salt