Barszcz Beet Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

32 ounces canned beets
1 onion, sliced
1 quart water
2 cups vegetable stock
1 lemon, juice of
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
salt and pepper
Optional Garnish
1/2 cup sour cream
port wine, to drizzle

Preparation

Reserve beet juice. Grate beets and onions. Add to soup pot.
Add water, and vegetable stock. (A few dried mushroom pieces can be added for extra flavor--optional).
Cook 30 minutes.
Whisk together reserved juice, vinegar, lemon juice, & sugar . Add to boiling soup, simmer at 10 minutes more. Adjust seasonings.
Garnish with your choice.