Borsch

Ingredients:
1 can of beats. not drained
3-4 large potatoes
1/2 cabbage head
4 large carrots
1/2 large onion
1 tbs olive oil
salt
sour cream
fresh parsley or dill
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Directions:
1. Set water to boil in the pot.
2.Meanwhile, cut all the vegetables into medium sized cubes.
3.Once water is brought to boiling add potatoes and cabbage, reduce heat to medium.
4.In the skillet or sauce pen over medium heat warm oil and saute onions and carrots, until carrots are light golden brown. Add them to potatoes and cabbage. Add salt to taste.
5. Once boiling vegetables are soft, add beats.
6. Turn off heat, close the lid, and wait for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Serve with teaspoon of sour cream and sprinkle with fresh parsley or dill.
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Variations:
* Traditional Ukrainian borsch is made with beef. Beef is cooked until tender and all the vegetable ingredients are added afterwards.
* Borsch can also be made with
- Chicken
- Mashrooms