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Sorrel and Spinach Soup (Shchi)

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This soup is as traditional in Russian cuisine as borscht. Sometimes it is also made with cabbage.
Ingredients:
1 pound beef short ribs
2 onions - large diced
2 leeks - white parts only, cleaned (Learn How)
2 carrots - peeled and large diced
2 celery stalks - large diced
2 potatoes (Idaho) - medium cubes
1 teaspoon(s) lemon juice
1 pinch red chile flakes - ground
1 pinch salt and pepper - to taste
1 pound sorrel - stalks removed and leaves washed
1 pound spinach - stalks removed and leaves washed
1 tablespoon(s) dill - chopped
2 tablespoon(s) scallions - sliced thin on a bias
1/4 cup(s) sour cream
Steps:
-Place the meat, onions, leeks, carrots and celery in a gallon stockpot.
-Place 2 quarts of water in the pot and bring to a boil.
-Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for 1.5-2 hours until the meat is tender.
-Strain the stock off and discard the vegetables.
-Traditionally the meat is not used in the soup, but feel free to add it if you wish.
-Place the stock back in the stockpot with the potatoes and cook over medium heat until the potatoes are tender.
-Season the soup with the lemon juice, salt, pepper and red pepper.
-Julienne the sorrel and spinach leaves.
-Just before serving, add the sorrel, spinach, scallions, and dill.
-Divide the sour cream between the bowls of soup for a garnish.
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