Ingredients
- 6 med. beets peeled
- 2 tblsp minced onions
- 2 1/2 c. water
- 1/2 c. dry white wine
- 2 c. cream or milk
- 3 tblsp sugar
- 3 eggs
- 3 med lemons' juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp celery salt
- Sour Cream
- 1 cucumber, seeded & diced - garnish
Details
Servings 6
Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 70mins
Preparation
Step 1
Cut beets into halves. Placethem in a soup pot with enough water to cover - boil
Cook 30-40 min. - skim foam
Rinse, pare and slice fresh beets - force thru fine blade of a grater.
In a heavy 3 qt. saucepan, combine cooking liquid, beets & onions wine, lemon juice, sugar & salts
& wine - bring to a boil
Reduce heat, partially cover & cook slowly - 15 min.
Beat eggs & milk together - gradually pour into mixture
stirring constantly
Cook for 2 min.
Remove & chill thoroughly in refrigerator
Pour into chilled soup bowls
Garnish each serving with sour cream & cucumber
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