Shchi (Russian Sauerkraut Soup)
| Yield: | 8 Servings |
| Categories: | Soups, Stews |
| 1 | lb | Sauerkraut, fresh or canned |
| 1 | lg | Firm cabbage |
| 3 | tb | Butter or bacon fat |
| 1 | lg | Onion, peeled and sliced |
| 1 | Rib celery, finely chopped | |
| 2 | Cloves garlic, finely minced | |
| 2 | c | Canned Italian-style plum tomatoes |
| 2 | lb | Shin of beef or short ribs of beef |
| 2 | qt | Beef stock |
| Salt and pepper to taste | ||
| Juice of one lemon | ||
| 2 | tb | Granulated sugar |
| 2 | tb | All purpose flour |
| 1 | tb | Finely minced parsley |
| 1 | tb | Finely minced dill |
| 1 | c | Sour cream |
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