Chicken And Vegetable Borscht

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 packed cups thinly sliced green cabbage
• 3 medium potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 2 medium beets, peeled and coarsely shredded
• 1 large carrot, peeled and coarsely shredded
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• salt
• 12 grape tomatoes, halved
• 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1 . 2 inch dice
• 15 ounces great northern beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh dill

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
• 2 add garlic and onions and cook until soft, about 10 minutes.
• 3 add carrots, potatoes, cabbage, tomato paste. bay leaf, and 2 quarts water and stir well.
• 4 increase heat to medium high and bring to a boil. turn to medium low and cook partially covered until vegetables are just tender about 15 minutes.
• 5 add chicken, tomatoes and beans and half the dill. cook 6-8 minutes. season to taste. serve in bowls with rest of dill for garnish.