Russian Cabbage Soup

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs chuck, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 2 cups cooked tomatoes, , chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3 quarts cold water
• 1 medium head of cabbage, shredded
• 2 teaspoons white vinegar
• 2 teaspoons white sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• sour cream
• salt and pepper