Ukrainian Red Borscht Soup

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Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) package pork sausage
• 3 medium beets, peeled and shredded
• 3 carrots, peeled and shredded
• 3 medium baking potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• ¾ cup water
• ½ medium head cabbage, cored and shredded
• 1 (8 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon white sugar, or to taste
• ½ cup sour cream, for topping
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish