Russian Cabbage Soup Shchi

Ingredients

• 1 pound beef (or chicken)
• 1/2 cabbage (small, shredded or finely chopped)
• 2 potatoes (large, cut into cubes)
• 1 carrot (grated)
• 1 1/2 tablespoon tomato sauce (or fresh tomato, peeled and chopped)
• 1 onion (medium, finely chopped)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 bay leaves
• 8 cups water
• pepper
• salt
• dill
• scallions (for garnishing)
• sour cream (about 1 tablespoon per serving)