Beet Borscht - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 medium beets, shredded
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium potatoes, shredded
1/4 head cabbage, shredded
1 (14 ounce) can pork and beans
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (14 ounce) can yellow beans
1 (10 ounce) can consomme
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh dill
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons white vinegar

Preparation

Place beets, onion, potatoes and cabbage in a soup pot. Add enough cold water to cover the vegetables completely. Add all other ingredients except sugar and vinegar. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for an hour and a half or so. Adjust seasoning to taste, add sugar and vinegar and simmer for a few minutes more. Serve with a dollop of sour cream.