1. In a pot, bring water and beef to boil. Remove all scum. Reduce heat, cover and let simmer for about 1 hour, until the meat is tender. Remove the meat and strain the broth through a mesh strainer or cheesecloth, then return to the pot together with meat.
2. Grate carrot and finely chop onion.
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3. Shred or finely chop cabbage, cut potatoes into cubes.
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4. Add potatoes and cabbage to the soup and bring back to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, about 10 minutes.
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5. Meanwhile, in a skillet, melt butter, add onion and carrot, cook for 7 minutes. Add tomato sauce (or fresh tomato) and cook for another 2 minutes. Add to the soup.
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6. Add bay leaves, season with salt and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
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7. Before serving, cut the meat into desired pieces. Serve shchi garnished with sour cream, dill and scallions (optional).
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Like my mom's!
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