Arthur Schwartz's Russian Sweet and Sour Cabbage Soup
INGREDIENTS
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2 pounds flanken or short ribsÂÂ
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1 large Bermuda onion, cut in half and sliced
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2 to 3 pounds ripe tomatoes (3 to 5 large), cored and cut into wedges (or one 28- or 35-ounce can Italian plum tomatoes)
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2 pounds cabbage, cored and shredded (about 10 cups)
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2 quarts water
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2 teaspoons salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
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6 tablespoons sugar
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1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice or white wine vinegar or 1 teaspoon fine sour salt
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2 1/2 to 3 pounds potatoes (4 to 6 large), boiled and peeled
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Snipped fresh dill (optional)?
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