In large pan, bring water to a boil.
Add onion, potato, carrots, celery and green pepper.
When vegetables are half done, add garlic, sugar, butter, salt and kidney beans with their juice.
Let vegetables cook until tender, then reduce heat to a simmer and add tomato sauce, parsley and, lastly, the beets with their juice.
Serve hot with dollops of sour cream in each bowl.