Lithuanian Borscht

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp red wine vinegarNutrition
• 1 cup shredded cabbageNutrition
• 1 cup sour creamNutrition
• 8 cups beef brothNutrition
• 4 beetsNutrition
• 3/4 cup sprigs dillNutrition
• 3 cups chopped carrotNutrition
• 1 cup chopped onionNutrition
• 1 large russet potatoNutrition
• 1 lb beef shankNutrition

Directions

1. 1Bring 4 cups of the beef broth, the beef shank, and onion to boil in large pot.
2. 2Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until meat is tender, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
3. 3Transfer meat to work surface; trim fat, sinew and bone and discard. Chop meat; cover and chill. Cool broth slightly. Chill in pot until cold, at least 4 hours and up to 1 day.
4. 4Spoon fat from top of chilled broth and discard.
5. 5Add remaining 4 cups broth, beets, carrots, and potato; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.
6. 6Stir in meat, cabbage and 1/2 cup dill; cook until cabbage is tender, about 15 minutes.
7. 7Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in vinegar.
8. 8Ladle soup into bowls. Top with sour cream and remaining 1/4 cup dill.

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