A person stirs a large pot of simmering red soup on a gas stovetop. The pot is silver and slightly worn. Steam rises from the soup, which contains shredded cabbage, beets, and other vegetables. A wooden spoon is used to stir the soup. A bottle of water is visible in the background. The stovetop is stainless steel and shows signs of use with some grease splatters. The overall lighting is somewhat dim.