Borscht (veg version)

Borscht
- Sangita Kalarickal
Ukrainian beet soup, veg version
1 head cabbage, chopped
Two three beets, peeled and chopped
Large onion, chopped
Two three carrots, chopped
Tomato paste
Potatoes
Garlic, finely minced (optional)
Sour cream or yogurt
Vegetable stock

Heat some oil and add the onion, when its soft, add tomatoes, and cook. Then add the beets, carrots and vegetable stock and cook until they are soft, add potatoes and cook (I microwave them till they are tender) Add cabbage and cook well. Add salt and pepper. If adding garlic, then add at the end, turn off the heat and cover.
Serve with sour cream.