Ukranian borshcht

6 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2 quarts ;Water, to 3 qt
Soup meat and marrow bones
2 Carrots
2 Onions
Schmaltz
1 Head cabbage
1 large Potato, cubed
Lemon juice to taste
Brown sugar to taste
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh dill flowers
1 Can tomatoes (15 oz?)

Directions

Cook soup meat and bones in water to make a stock. Grate the carrots and onion and fry lightly in schmaltz. Add to the vegetable stock.

Grate the cabbage then add it to the soup along with the potato. Add lemon juice, sugar and salt and pepper. Cook 2 to 3 hours on a low heat. Add the tomatoes.

When you serve, cut up the dill flowers (or a little fresh dill) and put in in the soup plate. Pour the hot soup over it for an added flavor.

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