Christmas Borscht Recipe

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Ready in: 30-60 minutes
recipe difficulty 3/5

Difficulty: 3 (1=easiest :: hardest=5)

Serves/Makes: 8

Ingredients:
32 ounces canned beets -- diced
3 cups water
1 celery stalk
1 carrot -- quartered
1 bay leaf
1 clove garlic -- peeled
1/4 teaspoon peppercorns -- whole
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
Dairy sour cream
Dill sprigs

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Directions:

Drain beets, 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 vegetables and seasonings with a slotted spoon. Stir in reserved diced beets, lemon juice and sugar. Continue cooking 10 minutes or until heated through. Serve topped with sour cream and/or dill sprigs.

This recipe from CDKitchen for Christmas Borscht serves/makes 8