Christmas Eve Beet Borscht
["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"]
["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."]
["beets", "onion", "cold water", "tomato juice", "sugar", "salt", "dill sprigs", "sour cream"]