Vegetarian Borsch

7 c.vegetable broth
3 potatoes, cut like fries
3 carrots, sliced long
1/2 cabbage, chopped
2 large beets, cut like fries
2 medium onions, sliced semi circles
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1/2 t. black pepper
1/2 can tomato paste
2 bay leaves
salt to taste
vinegar, at the end to taste
3 T. olive oil

Saute onion, garlic, bay leaves, pepper, carrots and beets with olive oil, tomato paste and a little broth to help cook. Cook potatoes and cabbage in broth about 15 minutes. Add beet mixture and continue to simmer till all vegetables are cooked. Add salt to taste.