Dukhobor(Borscht)

Place 1/4 pound of butter and onion in a large saucepan and simmer until onion is shiny. Add tomatoes, finely grated carrot, 1/2 grated beet and 1/2 chopped green pepper and boil 20 minutes, stirring constantly. Place 3 quarts boiling water in a large kettle. Add 3 potatoes, cut in half, remaining beet, diced carrot, diced celery and salt. Boil until potatoes are done. Remove potatoes and mash. Add the rest of the butter and the cream. Add 3 diced potatoes and let boil for 1 minute, then add boiled tomato mixture, shredded cabbage and mashed potatoes. Bring to a boil. Add chopped green pepper, dill and black pepper. Remove from heat. Cover with lid. Serve hot.