Serves 8

10 cups water

2 tablespoons grapeseed oil

1 large onion, finely chopped

1 bay leaves

3 medium sized beets

2 medium sized carrots

1 large potato (1 yukon or 2 small red)

1 celery stalk, cut into thin moons

1/4 bunch fresh dill, minced

1/2-1 whole lemon, juice of

2-3 teaspoons salt

dash freshly ground pepper

12 whole juniper berries (optional)

1-2 cloves of garlic

1 tablespoon sour cream (per bowl)