Beets, 1 bunch, peeled
2 quarts water
2 tablespoons sugar
2 pounds meat
4 onions
Marrow bones
Juice of 2 lemons (6 tablespoons)
Salt to taste
Wash, peel and grate or dice beets, Place in large pot and simmer slowly in water with bones, meat* and onions, approximately 45 minutes. Add sugar, lemon juice, and salt to taste. Continue cooking 1/2 hour. Serve hot. Serves 6.
*Meat can be removed from soup and served separately or with another meal.
Variation: Leave out meat and bones and serve cold.