Christmas Eve Beet Borscht - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 lb. beets, peeled (canned are fine)
1 onion
2 qt. cold water
19 oz. tomato juice
1 c. sugar
2 tsp. salt
fresh dill sprigs
sour cream to garnish

Preparation

In a food processor, grate beets and onion.
Combine with water in a large saucepan.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat to a simmer.
Add remaining ingredients.
Simmer 1 hour.
Serve hot with a spoonful of sour cream to garnish each soup bowl.