4 lg. beets
2 onions, minced
1 qt. water
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
About 1/3 c. fresh lemon juice
1/2 c. dairy sour cream

Wash beets; peel and chop fine. Place in kettle, add onion and water and bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 35 minutes, or until beets are tender. Force through coarse sieve and add salt, sugar, and lemon juice to taste. Serve hot or cold, topped with sour cream. Makes about 1 quart. Serves 4.