Ingredients

  • 1 pound beef cubed
  • 2 cans beef stock
  • 6 ounces tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 large garlic cloves minced
  • 2 large onions sliced
  • 4 cups beets shredded
  • 4 cups cabbage chopped
  • 2 cups carrots shredded
  • 1 1/2 cups celery sliced
  • 1/4 cup parsley leaves minced
  • 2 tablespoons parsley flakes dried
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dill weed
  • 1 teaspoon dill seed
  • 1 teaspoon celery seeds
  • 2 each bay leaves
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar

Method

  • Brown beef quickly and transfer to a very large soup kettle.
  • Add broth and water, tomato paste, salt, white and black Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
  • In skillet, heat oil, add garlic and onions and saute for 5 min.
  • When meat is done, add to soup kettle with remaining ingredients.
  • Bring back to boil, reduce heat, simmer uncovered for 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Discard bay leaves before serving.