Danish Red Beet Soup Rødbedesuppe

Danish Red Beet Soup
Rødbedesuppe
Winter in the Danish countryside can be cold, bitter and wet. Perhaps that is why so many traditional recipes have a hearty style to them. This amazing soup has been a winter favorite in farming communities for generations.
Serves 6
12 large Beets
2 pounds short ribs (beef ribs)
½ cup lemon juice
½ cup white sugar
1 big onion sliced in small pieces
1 teaspoon allspice
Salt and white pepper
Sour cream for the garnish

Wash the beets clean in cold water.
Scrape off the outer skin of the beets with a sharp knife.
Cut the beets into small squares
Put all the ingredients except from the sour cream into a casserole dish.
Cover the ingredients with water.
Cover the casserole dish and let it simmer for 2½ hours over low heat.
Remove the rib bones with the help of a sieve.
Serve the soup with sour cream on top.