Lenas Vegetarian Borscht

Name: Lena’s Vegetarian Borscht
Ingredients: 1⁄4 cup vegetable oil; 1 large yellow onion, peeled and thinly sliced; 2 medium carrots, peeled and coarsely grated; 2 large beets, peeled and coarsely grated; 4 cups shredded white cabbage; 2 russet potatoes, peeled and coarsely grated; 1 tbsp. tomato paste; 1 tbsp. sugar; 1 tbsp. white-wine vinegar; 3 tbsp. chopped fresh dill; 3 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley; 3 tbsp. chopped fresh chives; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2⁄3 cup sour cream; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced