Russian Cabbage Borscht

add a little more tomato paste.

1. Serve hot, topped with sour cream or yoghurt and sprinkled with dill. (If desired the sour cream or yoghurt can be served with the soup and used as a condiment to taste.)

Serves about 6.

Notes, tips, and variations

• Sour environment is essential for the authentic taste and preservation of the red color, but excessive amount of Wikipedia:acetic acid from the vinegar (esp. distilled) causes sharp restaurant smell and taste. The cider vinegar can be replaced with sauerkraut or extra tomatoes.
• Ukrainian Cabbage Soup (Kapusniak)