Winter Borscht

Yield:  4 to 6 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 8 cups beef broth
• 4 large beets, peeled and chopped
• 2 large russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 cups thinly sliced cabbage
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Put the broth, beets and potatoes in a large heavy-bottomed pot and bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
2. Cover and cook until the vegetables are just tender, about 20 minutes. Uncover and stir in the cabbage and red wine vinegar.
3. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper (taste for sodium levels in the broth before salting).
4. Simmer for another 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Ladle the soup into serving bowls and serve warm. Enjoy!