Polly Pocketsy

Ukrainian Borscht

Brown the diced beef in a pan with a little olive oil salt and pepper then remove and set aside 

Add diced onion celery and 3 cloves minced garlic and sautee 2 minutes  then add butter and stir 

Add tomato paste and let it cook slightly before adding the beef broth ( use a good quality one as it really makes the flavour a lot better )

Add the shredded cabbage and beef to the pot and simmer 20 minutes then add the beets carrots  potatoes and bay leaf then season with salt and pepper and sugar cook another 20 minutes 

Add the dill and parsley then serve in bowls with white vinegar if you like a more sour soup   and sour cream 