Borscht recipes usually have some type of meat, like beef or pork. However, this vegetarian soup recipe uses Greek gigante beans, which are baked beans stewed with tomatoes, onion, celery, carrots, parsley, oregano, and thyme.   This makes an ideal companion with the ingredients of borscht and is an alternative to adding only the fava beans for a good flavor.  And can still be enjoyed with a dollop of sour cream to make the perfect meal.