Beet Soup

• 3 pounds small new beets, with their leaves
• 1 bunch scallions, including some of the green, halved lengthwise
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Trim the beets, leaving 2 inches of the stems and the root ends attached to prevent bleeding. Reserve the leaves.

Wash the beets and leaves thoroughly.

Place the beets and leaves in a soup kettle and add the remaining soup ingredients. Pour in 1 quart of water.

Bring to a boil over high heat and reduce the heat to low. Simmer until the beets are tender.

Remove th