Beef Borscht - A better choice!

Ingredients

• 300 grams Lean beef, cut in 1/2 inch cubes
• 1 Tbsp Olive oil
• 2 Lg Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 Lg Onions, sliced
• 1 Lt Beef Stock
• 500 ml Water
• ¼ Cup Tomato paste
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 Cup Beetroot, coarsely grated
• 2 Cup Cabbage, coarsely shredded
• 1 Cup Carrots, coarsely grated
• ¾ Cup Celery, thinly sliced
• 2 Tbsp Parsley, finely chopped
• 1 tsp Dried dill
• ½ tsp Caraway seeds
• 1 Bay leaves
• 1 tsp Sugar
• 2 – 4 Tbsp Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• Natural yogurt, (optional)