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                           CHRISTMAS BORSCHT

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetables                       German

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
 32       oz           Beets, diced canned
  3       c            Water
  1                    Celery stalk
  1                    Carrot, quartered
  1                    Bay leaf
  1                    Garlic clove, peeled
    1/4   ts           Peppercorns, whole
    1/4   ts           Salt
  1       tb           Lemon juice
  1       t            Sugar
  1                    Dairy sour cream or dill
                       -sprigs

 Drain beetsm 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 vsegetables 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. Makes 8 servings.

 Tops Grocery Store Ad flyer.  November 12, 1991
 "Polish Christmas Eve"



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