Helga'S Russian Borscht

• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 pound lamb stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
• 3 1/2 quarts beef broth
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 1/4 pounds cabbage, cored and shredded
• 1 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes, diced
• 2 pounds beets, peeled and diced (tops reserved)
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 pint sour cream
• 1/4 cup chopped dill

1. Heat canola oil over medium-high heat in a large stockpot until very hot. Add the cubed lamb, and sear until well browned. Stir in the onion, and cook until tender and translucent, about 2 minutes.
2. Pour in the beef broth, vinegar, and lemon juice; add the cabbage, tomatoes, diced beets, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the lamb and beets are tender, about 2 hours.
3. Chop the beet tops, stir into the borscht, and simmer an additional 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish the soup bowls with a dollop of sour cream, and a sprinkling of dill after ladling in the soup.

canola oil, stew meat, onion, beef broth, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, cabbage, tomatoes, beets, bay leaves, salt, freshly ground black pepper, sour cream, dill

Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/132449/helgas-russian-borscht/ (may not work)