Shchi - Russian Cabbage Soup (Щи)

beef stock

small cabbage chopped and shredded

medium potatoes cubed in small pieces

large onion chopped

carrot grated

medium tomatoes chopped (or 1 tablespoon of tomato paste)

small red pepper diced (capsicum)

oil for frying

bay leaf

salt and pepper

chopped bunch of parsley and dill for garnish