Cold Beet Borscht

Supplies

• 4 quart saucepan
• grater
• can opener
• mixing spoon

Ingredients

• 1 15 oz can whole beets
• 1/2 cans water
• 3 - 4 tsp. fresh lemon juice
• Sour cream (optional)

Seasoning Ingredients

• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. onion powder
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/4 - 1/3 cup sugar

Procedure

1. Drain beets and add liquid to saucepan.
2. Add water and bring to a boil.
3. Grate beets.
4. Add beets, seasonings, and lemon juice to the saucepan.
5. Boil for 20 minutes.
6. cool and then refrigerate.
7. Serve cold.

NOTE: Whip in sour cream if desired or serve with a dollop of sour cream, boiled potato, or diced cucumber.

To make recipe sweeter, adjust sugar to taste.