Meat Borscht

Ingredients

• 3 quarts water
• 2 lbs. brisket
• beef bones
• 8 beets, grated
• 2 onions, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbs. salt
• 3 tbs. brown sugar
• 1/3 cup lemon juice
• 1/2-15oz. can tomato puree
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cabbage, shredded

Directions

Combine water, meat and bones in a deep saucepan. Bring to a boil and skim. Add beets, cabbage, tomato puree, onions, garlic and salt. Cover and cook over medium heat for 2 hours. Add brown sugar and lemon juice. Cook for an additional 30 minutes. Taste to correct seasoning. Beat eggs in a bowl. Gradually add a little hot soup, beating steadily to prevent curdling. Return to saucepan. Serve hot. Serves 8-10.