Schi: Beefy Russian Cabbage Soup – Shchi | Food Stuff

Ingredients

• 2 bay leaves
• 2 beef shanks
• 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 head cabbage, shredded
• 2 8-ounce cans tomato sauce
• 1 15-ounce can crushed or diced tomatoes
• 5 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch half-rounds
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup dry lentils
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• Pepper
• 6 medium potatoes, quartered
• 2 teaspoons salt
• Salt
• Sour cream for topping
• 4 small turnips, peeled and chopped
• 8 cups water