Polish Beet Soup

This recipe comes from my friend Izabela Valero, who grew up in Poland. It’s a surprisingly delicious soup. The measurements are, um, less than exact, as I jotted down notes while we were cooking. You know how family recipes go…

1/2 cup onion (sautéed in olive oil)

3 carrots

1 parsnip

Bay leaf

1 pound beets

1 celery (stalk? Or whole? I didn’t write it down.)

1 sweet potato

2 potatoes

Add a little bit of water and cook just until tender. (Bring to a boil.)

Add:

1 can of whole green beans

1 cup chopped cabbage

Cubed tomato bouillon

Half chicken broth and half beef broth

Pepper

Italian seasoning

Chopped garlic (2 cloves?)

Continue boiling. Add 1 tablespoon lime juice at end. Can serve with cream, if you like.