Borscht

Steps

1. In the stock or soup pot, over medium-high, heat the cooking oil & brown the sausage.
2. While it’s browning, prep the onion, garlic, peel & chop the beets, carrots & potato.
3. As the sausages begin to brown, add the onions and cook about another 5 minutes until they just begin to turn golden
4. Add the garlic and bay leafs and cook another couple minutes. Do not let the garlic brown.
5. Add the beef stock, white vinegar, freshly ground 1½ tsp pepper, ½ tsp salt, 1 tbl sugar and rest of the vegetables.
6. Bring to the boil, then let simmer for at least a half hour.
7. Season with salt & pepper to taste,
8. Serve with a dollop of sour cream on top.