Country Borsch - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. cubed stewing beef
1 (10 oz.) can beef broth
1 soup can water
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. onion, chopped
1 (14 oz.) can beets, cut in strips and drained
1 medium potato, diced
1 carrot, cut in sticks
2 celery stalks, sliced
2 c. cabbage, shredded
1 c. canned tomatoes
1 tsp. garlic powder
2 Tbsp. flour
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. dill seed
1/2 c. sour cream
croutons (optional)

Preparation

In large covered saucepan, simmer meat in broth and water for 45 minutes or until tender.
Stir in salt, onion, beets, potato, carrot and celery; cover and simmer 15 minutes more or until vegetables are tender.
Stir in cabbage; cook until just tender. Combine flour and lemon juice; slowly add to soup.
Stir in remaining ingredients, except sour cream and croutons.
Cook, stirring occasionally until mixture thickens.
Serve hot, garnished with sour cream and croutons.