3 tbsp. onion
1 onion, chopped
2 leeks, chopped
2 lb. meat, diced (beef, pork, chicken, etc.)
Salt and pepper to taste
1 bay leaf
1/2 head cabbage, chopped
2 carrots
3 turnips, diced
2 potatoes, diced
1 - 2 c. sour cream
8 oz. can pickled beets, sliced

Saute onion and leeks in hot oil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add meat and seasonings; cook about 20 minutes. Add bay leaf and vegetables; stir well. Add enough water to cover up to 3 inches above ingredients. Simmer covered about 45 minutes. Add some hot liquid to sour cream, then stir into soup. Add the drained beets and serve immediately.