RUSSIAN-STYLE VEGETABLE SOUP

Russian-Style Vegetable Soup image

I've always loved to experiment with food and recipes, and the following recipe is no exception. We all enjoy this soup on a cool day because it seems to warm you right up!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h15m

Yield 6-8 servings (4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 to 1-1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into bite-size pieces
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
7 cups water
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
8 cups shredded cabbage
4 cups sliced carrots
2 celery ribs, sliced
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 cups chopped tomatoes
1 cup chopped fresh beets
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup half-and-half cream

Steps:

In a large kettle, combine the stew meat, salt, pepper and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. , In a small saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender; add to kettle. Add the cabbage, carrots, celery, potatoes, tomatoes, beets, parsley and vinegar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 50-60 minutes or until vegetables are tender. , In a small bowl, combine flour and cream and cream. Gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil, cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 278mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.