Ukrainian Borscht

INGREDIENTS

• 6 cups water
• 1 cup white kidney beans
• 4 medium beets, peeled and shredded
• 4 large carrots, shredded
• 3 cups water
• 3 potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 cups water
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups water
• 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon powder
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup dry potato flakes
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 4 tablespoons chopped fresh dill weed
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar