2 carrots, chopped

1 celery, chopped (I peel mine to remove the strings)

6 Gefen Organic Beets, sliced

1/2 medium onion, diced

1 tablespoon ketchup

1 bay leaf

1/4 cup Tuscanini Crushed Tomatoes

1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice

1 teaspoon dill

1 teaspoon garlic powder or 2 cloves garlic, crushed

1 teaspon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

1 tablespoon olive oil, for sautéing

8 cups vegetable broth