Russian Cabbage Soup (Shchi)

Ingredients (15)

• 2 lbs beef ribs or soup bones
• 12 cups cold water
• 3 bay leaves
• 5 peppercorns
• 1 large onion finely chopped
• 2 large carrots shredded
• 1.5 lbs 5 cups shredded cabbage
• 1 lb 4 large potatoes, diced
• 1 tbsp oil for frying
• 1 tbsp tomato paste low sodium
• 2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 3 tbsp white or apple cider vinegar
• 3 tbsp fresh dill finely chopped
• Sour cream or yogurt for serving (optional)