Preparation

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For the stock, peel and halve the onion.

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Peel and halve the onion.

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Peel the celeriac and cut into pieces.

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Wash the soup bones in cold water then place in a pot together with the meat, onion and celery, the peppercorns, juniper and laurel. Cover with 1.5l water. Bring to the boil then simmer gently for about 2 hours over a low heat. Add extra water as required.

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Peel the potatoes, carrots and beetroots.

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Halve or quarter the potatoes and cut into slices.

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Wash the cabbage and cut into fine strips.

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Cut the carrots into slices.

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Halve the beetroot and cut into slices.

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Remove the meat from the stock.

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Pour the stock through a sieve. Pour about 1l back into the pan, add salt and pepper, bring to the boil, then add the cabbage.

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Add the potatoes and simmer for 15 minutes.

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Fry the carrots with the beetroot in hot butter for a few minutes.

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Mix in the tomato puree and loosen with a little stock.

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Add the vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper and simmer for about 10 minutes over a low heat.

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Add to the soup in the pan and simmer all together for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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If necessary add some broth and stir occasionally.

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Cut the cooled meat into fine strips, add to the soup and heat through. Season and serve garnished with sour cream and parsley.