karen's borscht

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds beef shin bone
• 1 pound brisket or other soup meat, trimmed and cut into bite-size cubes
• 2 tablespoons shortening or cooking oil
• 4 cups water
• 1 - 1 lb cans tomatoes
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons minced parsley
• 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 bay leaf, crumbled
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon celery salt
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed basil
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 medium cabbage, finely shredded (about 2 cups)
• 1 large fresh beet, pared and diced, about 1 cup or 1-14 oz. can beets
• 1 diced potato (optional)
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 1/2 cup sour cream