Delicious Vegan Borscht with Beans Recipe

Ingredients

• 2.5 liters water (10.5 cups)
• 250 milliliters water for sautéing beets (1 cup)
• 350 grams potatoes (about 0.75 pounds)
• 1 medium beet
• 1 medium carrot
• 1 medium onion
• 300 grams fresh cabbage (about 10.5 ounces, for thicker borscht use 400 grams)
• 1 can of canned beans (or boiled beans)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1.5 teaspoons sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon citric acid
• 4 cloves garlic