Borscht, Beet I

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beets
• 1 large onion
• 1 large garlic clove
• 2 quarts water
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 4 tablespoons sugar; or more, to taste
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon sour salt (citric acid); optional