Christmas Borscht

Description

Makes 8 servings.

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Christmas Borscht

Ingredients

• 32 oz beets, diced canned
• 3 cups water
• 1 celery stalk
• 1 carrot, quartered
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 garlic clove, peeled
• ¼ tsp peppercorns, whole
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp sugar
• dairy sour cream or dill sprigs
• ¼ tsp salt
• pepper to taste

Procedures

1. Drain beets reserving liquid.
2. Set beets aside.
3. In a large saucepan combine beet liquid, water, celery, carrot, bay leaf, garlic, peppercorns and salt.
4. Bring to a boil.
5. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
6. Remove vegetables and seasonings with a slotted spoon.
7. Stir in reserved diced beets, lemon juice and sugar.
8. Continue cooking 10 minutes or until heated through.
9. Serve topped with sour cream and/or dill sprigs.