2 c. shredded fresh beets
1 c. chopped carrots
1 c. chopped onion
2 1/2 c. brown stock or 1 (10 1/2 oz.) can condensed beef broth plus 1 soup can water
1 c. coarsely chopped cabbage
1 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. lemon juice
Dairy sour cream

Cook covered beets, carrots and chopped onions in 2 2/3 cups boiling salted water 20 minutes. Add brown stock, cabbage and butter; cook uncovered 15 minutes. Stir in lemon juice. Serve hot or chilled. Top with sour cream. Serves 6-8.