Ukranian Borscht

Description
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
 * Source: Come Into the Kitchen
 * Makes 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

 * 1 pound beef chuck, in one piece
 * 8 cups beef bouillon
 * salt and pepper
 * 1 bay leaf
 * 2 tbsp butter
 * 1 onion, chopped
 * 2 carrots, sliced
 * 3 medium raw beets, shredded
 * ½ medium cabbage, shredded
 * 1 tbsp minced parsley
 * 1 can tomato sauce (8 oz)
 * 1 tbsp vinegar
 * 2 medium potatoes, cubed
 * sour cream

Directions

 * 1) Place beef and cold beef bouillon in deep kettle.
 * 2) Add salt and pepper to taste and bay leaf.
 * 3) Bring to a boil, and skim.
 * 4) Simmer covered, for about 30 minutes.
 * 5) In another pan, melt butter and saute in it onion, carrots, beets, cabbage and parsley for 3 minutes.
 * 6) Add tomato sauce and vinegar and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
 * 7) Add to soup with potatoes.
 * 8) Simmer, covered, for about 1 hour or until meat is tender.
 * 9) Skim when needed.
 * 10) Correct seasonings.
 * 11) Remove beef to platter, slice and serve separately.
 * 12) Serve with sour cream.