Polish Borscht Recipe

• 2 or possibly 3 lbs. beef shank
• 2 teaspoon onion, finely minced
• 3 or possibly 4 whole allspice
• 3 or possibly 4 black peppercorns
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 or possibly 3 carrots, sliced lengthwise & halved
• 1 stalk celery, cut into 2 inch lengths
• 2 cans beets, sliced
• 1 pound carton lowfat sour cream
• 1 tbsp. vinegar
• 2 teaspoon sugar
• Bowl of cool mashed potatoes

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