Czech Borsc

Ingredients

• 2/3 lb pork
• 2/3 lb lean beef
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1/4 lb fatty salt pork
• 1/4 lb bacon
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 quart beef stock
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 1 cup carrot, chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 3/4 lb sauerkraut
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Directions

1. 1

   Cut meat into small cubes.

2. 2

   Cut up fat salt pork and bacon and fry with onions until they are golden.

3. 3

   Add paprika and meat and fry, turning over constantly, for about 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Pour in beef stock and simmer gently for 30 minutes.

5. 5

   Add sauerkraut and vegetables and continue cooking until meat is tender and vegetables are done (about 30-45 min).

6. 6

   Add ketchup.

7. 7

   Whip the cream, season with salt and float on top of each serving.