Rye Borscht Recipe

Place the rye berries and 2 cups water in a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low cover and simmer 2 hours or until tender.

Place cannellini beans in a pot with enough water to cover bring to a boil and cook 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Let stand 1 hour until tender; drain.

In a large pot mix the cooked rye beans cabbage onion celery beets carrot potato garlic and tomatoes. Pour in the water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low cover and cook 30 minutes or until all vegetables are tender. Stir in lemon juice and honey and season with salt and pepper during the cook time.