Apple Beet Borscht

Ingredients

3 oz tomato paste
4 c water
2 carrots
1 clove garlic
3 beets
1 slice onion
2 c apple cider
1/4 tamari
1/4 c sherry
2 tb molasses
1 tb dill
2 ts basil
1 tb caraway seeds
1 tb canola oil

Instructions

Saute caraway seeds in canola oil. Then, combine all ingredients in a soup pot. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally. Puree one-third of the soup in food proceessor; return puree to the pot and mix thoroughly. Serve hot or cold with a dollop of Tofu Sour Cream.