6 c. beef or chicken consomme
1 c. tomato sauce
1 1/2 c. shredded cabbage
3/4 c. thinly sliced celery
3/4 c. shredded carrots
3/4 c. thinly sliced onions
1 tsp. sugar
1 1/2 c. julienne strips of raw beets
Salt and pepper to taste
Sour cream

Pour consomme into large kettle. Add tomato sauce, cabbage, celery, carrots, and onions. Bring to the boiling point and then turn heat to low. Skim soup. Simmer, covered, for about 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender but still keep their shape. Skim as needed. Stir in sugar and add the beets. Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes or until beets are tender. Check the seasonings, if necessary, add salt and pepper to taste. Turn soup into a tureen or 6 individual soup bowls. Serve hot with sour cream. Serves 6.