I just follow the directions on the seasoning packet. The brand is Магия востока. I just make it vegetarian. My husband loves it!
2 liters bouillon
2 C cabbage,shredded
1 carrot,shredded
2 beets,shredded
1 onion,finely chopped
2-3 potatoes,peeled and diced
3 T vegetable oil
2 T vinegar
2-3 T tomato sauce(I use paste)
Put shredded cabbage and diced potatoes into boiling bouillon and cook 15 minutes. Meanwhile,heat 3 tablespoons oil and saute onion then add carrot,beets,tomato sauce and 2-3 tablespoons bouillon. Saute 15 minutes,remove from heat and add vinegar. Mix and add to the soup. Add seasoning. Cook 5 minutes more. Serve with mayo or sour cream.