Good Housekeeping's Hearty Borscht Recipe

• 3 c. warm water
• 1 pound beef brisket, cut into 1 inch chunks
• 2 med. carrots, sliced
• 1 stalk of celery, cut into chunks
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 med. onion, sliced
• 3 med. beets
• Salt
• 1/2 (6 ounce.) can tomato paste
• 1 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 sm. head cabbage, shredded
• 1 tbsp. cider vinegar
• 1/2 c. lowfat sour cream

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