RUSSIAN GREEN BEAN & POTATO SOUP

RUSSIAN GREEN BEAN & POTATO SOUP image

Provided by Ellen Bales

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
4 red potatoes, cubed
1/2 lb green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
5 c vegetable, chicken, or beef broth
2 Tbsp whole-wheat flour
1/2 c sour cream
3/4 c sauerkraut with juice
1 Tbsp chopped fresh dill
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

1. Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion and gently cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the potatoes and green beans; cook until the green beans have slightly softened, about 5 more minutes.
3. Pour in the vegetable stock. Bring to a boil over high heat. Lower heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until the potatoes have softened, about 15 minutes.
4. 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.