Shchi

Ingredients

• Beef brisket 450 g
• Water 1.4 L
• White cabbage 500 g
• Potatoes 3 medium (400 g)
• Carrot 1 medium (100 g)
• Onion 1 medium (150 g)
• Tomato paste 2 tbsp
• Sunflower oil 2 tbsp
• Garlic 2 cloves
• Bay leaves 2
• Fresh dill 15 g
• Sour cream 120 g
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Put the beef in a large pot with the water, bring to a boil and skim off the foam.

2. 2

   Add the bay leaves and simmer, partly covered, for 90 minutes, until the beef is tender.

3. 3

   Lift out the beef, cut it into pieces and return it to the broth.

4. 4

   Add the shredded cabbage and diced potatoes and simmer for 15 minutes.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, fry the chopped onion and grated carrot in the oil for 7 minutes, then stir in the tomato paste for 2 minutes.

6. 6

   Add the fried vegetables and crushed garlic to the pot, simmer for 10 minutes and season with salt and pepper.

7. 7

   Stir in the chopped dill and serve each bowl with a spoonful of sour cream.