Ingredients
1 1/2 lb lean rump or chuck roast, cut into, 1 cubes
2 cup cooked chopped tomatoes
1 each large onion, chopped
1 each bay leaf
1 each clove garlic, minced
3 quarts cold water
1 each medium head cabbage,shredded
2 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp white vinegar
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 salt and pepper taste
1 low-fat sour cream, for garnish
Directions
In a large soup pot, cover the beef, tomatoes, onion, bay leaf, and
garlic with the cold water. Let stand for 1 hour. Simmer, covered,
for 2-3 hours.
Remove the bay leaf and add the cabbage, sugar, vinegar, salt and
pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes or until the cabbage is tender.
Before serving, add the lemon juice and garnish each serving with a
dollop of the sour cream.
Servings: 2 quarts
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Categories: Cabbage; Russian; Soup; Vegetable
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