Simple borscht | Something New For Dinner

Ingredients

• 2 T olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 10 cups water
• 1 bay leaf
• 12 juniper berries
• 1 pound beets, (about 3 medium), peeled (greens reserved and chopped)
• 2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 pound fingerling potatoes, washed and thinly sliced
• 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
• Juice of 1 -2 lemons, divided
• Handful of dill, chopped, plus more for garnish
• Apple cider or balsamic vinegar (optional)
• Sour cream (optional)