Borscht - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 to 6 chicken thighs and legs
1 c. dry beans
1 can sliced beets
1/2 stick margarine (1/4 c.)
1 large green pepper
1 large onion
1 large carrot
1/2 head cabbage
5 to 7 potatoes
1/2 bunch fresh parsley
2 cloves garlic
salt
1 c. tomato juice
3 bay leaves
sour cream or mayo (optional)

Preparation

Fill big pot with hot water.
Put in chicken and dry beans. Pour in beet juice from can.
Cut beets into narrow strips and add to water before it boils.
Bring to boil and cook 1 hour.