Christmas Borscht

== Description ==
Makes 8 servings.
==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
== 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. 
Category:Polish Soups
Category:Beet Recipes
Category:Celery Recipes
Category:Carrot Recipes
Category:Lemon juice Recipes