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