Shchi - Russian Cabbage Soup

Total Time: 3 hrs Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/2 lbs lean rump steak or 1 1/2 lbs chuck roast, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 2 cups cooled chopped tomatoes
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3 quarts cold water
• 1 medium head cabbage, shredded
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 in a large soup pot add beef, tomatoes, onion, bay leaf and garlic. cover with cold water. simmer, covered for 2 - 3 hours.
• 2 remove bay leaf and add cabbage, sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper. simmer 15 minutes or until the cabbage is tender. can substitute sour kraut for the plain cabbage. if so, discard this step.
• 3 just before serving add the fresh lemon juice.