300g beetroot, peeled

50g butter

1 small onion

1 small carrot

1 small leek, all peeled where necessary and cut into small dice or rings

2 grains all spice

½ bay leaf

1.5l gelatinous beef stock

2 medium floury potatoes, eg Maris Piper, peeled and cut into small dice

½ small cabbage, shredded