Ingredients

  • 4 medium beets, diced
  • 1 large onion
  • 1/4 medium sized cabbage, shredded
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 or 3 celery, diced
  • 3 Tbsp. parsley, chopped
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. butter
  • 1 pt. tomato juice
  • 1 c. whipping cream or half and half

Method

  • Boil beets on medium heat in 4 quarts of water for 1/2 hour. Then add the rest of the vegetables and boil for 1/2 hour more. Add 1 pint of tomato juice.
  • Bring to boil for about 2 minutes. Add butter; stir in well.
  • Lastly, add cream.
  • Heat, but do not boil.
  • Serve hot.
  • I add 2 small or 1 large potato.
  • I also use vinegar, about 4 or 5 tablespoons to taste.
  • It will keep a couple of days in a cool place and seems to improve with standing.