1 lb. can beets
1 (10 3/4 oz.) can beef consomme
1/2 can water
2 tbsp. sugar
2 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tbsp. cider vinegar
1 tsp. grated onion
1/2 tsp. salt
Dash of garlic salt

Put beets in blender or grate. Mix all ingredients and serve either hot or cold. Serve over chopped scallions or chopped cucumbers. Add a dab of sour cream on top or mix in sour cream to make pink borsch.