Beet Soup (Barszcz) Recipe

2 lbs. Spareribs
2 quarts water
4 large Beets or one quart
1 large Onion
2 Tbsp. Salt
4 Tbsp. Flour
Dash of Pepper
1/4 cup Vinegar
1/2 cup Sugar
1/2 pint Sweet Cream or Milk
Cook all ingredients except milk and flour until meat is tender. If
canned beets are used, add them only when meat is almost
done. Combine flour and milk in small container. Add slowly to
soup and continue to cook 3 minutes more. If fresh beets are
used, cook and peel skins. Beets may be shredded or cubed.