Svekolnik

Ingredients

• 2 bunches beets, including greens, 2 1/2 to 3 pounds
• 12 cups water
• 2 cups chopped onions
• 6 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 2 cups diced cucumber
• 2 cups peeled, seeded and diced tomato
• 4 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and diced
• 1/2 cup dill, chopped fine
• 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped fine
• 1 cup scallions, diced fine
• 1 cup sour cream
• Additional vinegar, if desired