Russian Green Bean And Potato Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
• 4 red potatoes, cubed
• 1/2 pound green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 5 cups vegetable, chicken, or beef broth
• 2 tablespoons whole-wheat flour
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 3/4 cup sauerkraut with juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. stir in the onion, and gently cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. add the potatoes and green beans; cook until the green beans have slightly softened, about 5 more minutes.
• pour in the vegetable stock. bring to a boil over high heat, then lower heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until the potatoes have softened, about 15 minutes. stir the flour into the sour cream, and add it a spoonful at a time to the simmering soup. stir in the sauerkraut and dill, season to taste with salt and pepper. simmer for 5 minutes more before serving.