Borscht

4 c. beets cut into thin bite size pieces
1 carrot, chopped
1 med. potato, chopped
1 celery stalk, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1/2 c. diced string beans
1/2 c. peas
4 cans consomme
1 1/2 cups water
1 bay leaf
1 large tin tomato juice
1-2 tbsp. lemon juice or vinegar
2 tsp salt
1 c. sour cream
1 c. shredded cabbage

Place all ingredients except cabbage in a large pot, add liquids & seasonings. Cook till tender but not soft. Add cabbage, cook 5-7 min. Do not overcook. When soup is ready add a small amount of soup to the sour cream, stir & add to soup.