Cabbage Borscht - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 c. chicken broth
1 c. canned tomatoes with liquid
1 1/2 c. cabbage, shredded
3/4 c. celery, sliced thin
3/4 c. carrots, shredded
3/4 c. onion, sliced thin
2 tsp. sugar
1 1/2 c. julienne raw beets
salt and pepper
2 tsp. red wine vinegar
1/4 c. chopped fresh dill
sour cream (optional)

Preparation

Combine broth, tomatoes, cabbage, celery, carrots and onions in sauce pot.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
Stir in sugar and beets.
Simmer, covered, 15 to 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Ladle into bowls.
Top with fresh dill and sour cream, if desired.
Makes 9 cups.