Seasonal soup - Beet Borscht, using the market produce

The produce is coming in fast and fabulously!  Today, I decided that I would actually make beet borscht again.  Back story, because recipe blogs are filled with back stories, I didn't grow up with the beet borscht variety of borscht.  I grew up with Russian Borscht, which is cabbage forward, not beet.  We always had it served hot, whereas many people enjoy the beet borscht cold.  Short back story.

(Early in the cooking process)

Beet Borscht, ala Turque

2 bunches beets, grated roots and finely chopped leaves and stems
1 bunch dark curly kale, stems ripped out, leaves finely chopped
1 yellow onion, medium dice
olive oil, to sauté
2-3 tbs Turkish Baharat (optional)
4-8 cups stock (I used Rabbit and Chicken Stocks.  Beef is traditional, vegetarian is wonderful)
water, as needed
salt and pepper, to taste
1 bunch fresh dill, chopped
1/2 cup vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup good tomato paste

(Options:  add crumbled dried porcini or bolets mushrooms)

In a large stock pot, heat oil and add onions.  Cook at medium heat until the onions are soft and translucent.  Add the Turkish Baharat and sauté until spices are softened.  Add vegetables and remaining ingredients.  Add water to desired consistency.  Bring to a boil and let simmer on lower heat until the vegetables are very soft.

Enjoy hot or cold, with sour cream and/or a hard boiled egg.