BORSCH

Water
Start with beef broth - canned or powdered
To the broth add 8-10 whole allspice & 2-3 bay leaves

Add vegetables according to what you want:
Onions, chopped
Celery, chopped
Carrots, chopped
Beets, can be fresh or canned
Potatoes
Tomatoes - -2 cans tomato soup depending on size or quantity of soup. Canned tomatoes work well also

Add salt & pepper to taste
1-2 Tbsp. vinegar (this makes the sweet & sour)

Last of all when the soup is almost ready, saute at least 1/2 small head of cabbage in 2 Tbsp. butter and add it.

When served add sour cream and dry dill.