10 lg. beets, peeled & diced
2 1/2 quarts water
1 onion, minced
3 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. sugar
1/4 c. lemon juice
2 eggs
Boiled potatoes
Cucumbers
Sour cream

Combine first 5 ingredients in large kettle and simmer for 1 hour. Add 1/4 cup lemon juice and correct seasoning to taste. Beat 2 eggs in a bowl and gradually add to hot soup, stirring constantly to prevent curdling. Chill and serve with boiled potatoes and cubes of cucumbers. Garnish with sour cream, if desired.