1 small onion, diced
2 stalks of celery, diced
3 carrots, peeled and shredded
2 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
4 cups beets, peeled and diced
1 lb farmer sausage, diced
8 cups chicken stock
2 cups water
2 bay leaves
Fresh dill
Sour cream (for serving)
In a large soup pot over medium heat, add a tablespoon of oil and the onion and celery. Saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the carrots, potatoes, beets, farmer sausage, chicken stock, water and bay leaves. Bring up to a boil then turn heat down to low and simmer for 30-40 minutes.
At the end stir in a couple tablespoons of chopped fresh dill. Taste and season with salt and pepper. When serving, ladle soup into bowls and then place a dollop of sour cream on top.