Sasha's Vegan Borscht Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 medium red beets with greens
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 large cloves garlic, minced
• 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 rutabaga, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 medium parsnip, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
• 2 quarts water
• 0.25 medium head green cabbage, shredded
• 2 teaspoons salt, or more to taste
• 1 large bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar, or more to taste
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1 small bunch parsley, stems removed, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup sour cream, or to taste