Barszcz(Beet Soup)

Directions

1. 1
   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.
2. 2
   Bring to boil for about 2 minutes. Add butter; stir in well.
3. 3
   Lastly, add cream.
4. 4
   Heat, but do not boil.
5. 5
   Serve hot.
6. 6
   I add 2 small or 1 large potato.
7. 7
   I also use vinegar, about 4 or 5 tablespoons to taste.
8. 8
   It will keep a couple of days in a cool place and seems to improve with standing.