Authentic Ukrainian Borscht - Comfort Food Delight

Ingredients

• 12 cups low-sodium vegetable or beef broth.
• 5 cups thinly sliced green or red cabbage.
• 1 large chopped onion.
• 3 medium carrots, diced.
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
• 3 big beets, peeled and cut into thin strips.
• 4 large potatoes, peeled and chopped into cubes.
• 6 ounces of unsalted tomato paste.
• 2 teaspoons of salt.
• 3 bay leaves.
• 1 tablespoon vinegar (white works best).
• A tiny bit of sugar or a dash of maple syrup.
• 3 cloves of garlic, freshly grated.
• Black pepper to your liking.
• 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley or dill.
• Rye bread, yogurt, and sour cream for serving.