Boil the barley covered with water. Rinse cold and drain
Wash the meat. Boil up with 1 1/4 l water. Add barley, bay leaf and peppercorns. Cover and simmer at low heat for about 45 minutes
Wash the beetroot and cook in boiling salted water for about 45 minutes. Clean, wash and chop white cabbage and soup vegetables. Add both to the meat approx. 20 minutes before the end of the cooking time and cook them together
Take out the meat, release and cut into slices. Peel and chop the beetroot. Heat both in the stew. Season to taste with vinegar, salt and pepper. Serve with 1 tablespoon sour cream and parsley