Recipe - Christmas Borscht

32 ounce Beets, minced canned
3 cup Water
1 Celery stalk
1 Carrot, quartered
1 Bay leaf
1 Garlic clove, peeled
One fourth teaspoon Peppercorns, whole
One fourth teaspoon Salt
1 tablespoon Lemon juice
1 teaspoon Sugar
1 Dairy sour cream or dill
sprigs

Drain beetsm reserving liquid. Set beets aside. In a large saucepan
combine beet liquid, water, celery, carrot, bay leaf, garlic, peppercorns
and salt. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
Remove vsegetables and seasonings with a slotted spoon. Stir in reserved
minced beets, lemon juice and sugar. Continue cooking 10 minutes or until
heated through. Serve topped with sour cream and/or dill sprigs. Makes 8
servings.

Tops Grocery Store Ad flyer. November 12, 1991 "Polish Christmas Eve"

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