Borshcht Recipe

• 2 Tbsp. Butter
• 1/2 c. Onions, finely minced
• 1 1/2 lb Beets, (about 5 c.) cut into strips
• 1/4 c. Red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp Sugar
• 2 x Tomatoes, peeled, seeded and coarsely minced
• 2 tsp Salt Black pepper, freshly grnd
• 2 quart Beef stock
• 1/2 lb White cabbage, quartered, Cored, coarsely shredded
• 1/4 lb Boiled ham cut into 1-in cubes
• 1/4 lb All-beef frankfurters cut in 1/2-in rounds
• 1 lb Boiled brisket from the stoc cut into 1-in cubes
• 4 sprg parsley, Tied together w/1 bay leaf
• 1/2 c. Dill or possibly parsley finely minced
• 1 c. Lowfat sour cream

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