Ingredients

  • 1 large chopped onion
  • 1 qt. canned tomatoes
  • 1 medium carrot, grated
  • 1 small beet
  • 6 medium potatoes
  • 1 diced carrot
  • 1 c. diced celery
  • 1/2 lb. butter
  • 1 c. whipping cream
  • 1 green pepper
  • 1 medium head cabbage
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 Tbsp. dill leaves

Method

  • Place 1/4 pound of butter and onion in a large saucepan and simmer until onion is shiny.
  • Add tomatoes, finely grated carrot, 1/2 grated beet and 1/2 chopped green pepper and boil 20 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Place 3 quarts boiling water in a large kettle. Add 3 potatoes, cut in half, remaining beet, diced carrot, diced celery and salt.
  • Boil until potatoes are done. Remove potatoes and mash.
  • Add the rest of the butter and the cream. Add 3 diced potatoes and let boil for 1 minute, then add boiled tomato mixture, shredded cabbage and mashed potatoes.
  • Bring to a boil. Add chopped green pepper, dill and black pepper.
  • Remove from heat. Cover with lid. Serve hot.