CHRISTMAS BARSHCH

* 3 carrots, cut up
* 2 celery stalks
* 2 parsley roots
* 2 onions, quartered
* 1/4 head cabbage
* 5 peppercorns
* Salt to taste
* 2 quarts water
* 8 medium beets
* 1 tablespoon lemon juice
* 1 teaspoon sugar
* 1/8 teaspoon pepper
* Dash garlic powder

Simmer the vegetables with peppercorns and salt in water for 30 minutes. Strain. Wash and bake the beets for 1/2 hour in moderate 350° F oven. Peel, grate coarsely, and add to broth. Simmer five minutes. Add lemon juice. Season.

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