Apple Beet Borscht

Description
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Ingredients

 * 3 	oz  	Tomato paste
 * 4 	cup 	Water or light vegetable
 * -stock
 * 1/4 	x 	Med. reg or green cabbage
 * -thinly sliced
 * 2 	each 	Carrots, julienned
 * 1 	x 	Clove Garlic, minced
 * 3 	x 	Beets, julienned
 * 1 	med 	Onion, thinly sliced
 * 2 	cup 	Apple cider
 * 1/4 	cup 	Tamari
 * 1/4 	cup 	Sherry
 * 2 	tbsp 	Molasses or honey
 * 1 	tbsp 	Dried dill
 * 2 	tbsp 	Dried basil
 * 1 	tbsp 	Caraway seeds
 * 1 	tbsp 	Canola oil

Directions
1 	Saute caraway seeds in canola oil.

2 	Then, combine all ingredients in a soup pot.

3 	Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.

4 	Puree one-third of the soup in food proceessor; return puree to the pot and mix thoroughly.

5 	Serve hot or cold with a dollop of tofu sour cream.