Russian Cabbage Soup

1001 Low Fat Vegetarian

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2  medium onions, sliced
• 1  tablespoon butter
• 7  cups  vegetable stock
• 1 (16 ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped
• 6  cups  thinly sliced red cabbage
• 4  large beets, peeled and cubed
• 1  tablespoon cider vinegar
• 2  large carrots, sliced
• 1  turnip, cubed
• 1  large potato, peeled and cubed
•  salt and pepper
• 8  tablespoons fat free sour cream
•  finely chopped parsley (to garnish)

Directions

1. Sauté onions in butter until tender, about 5 minutes.
2. Add stock, tomatoes, cabbage, beets and vinegar. Heat to boiling.
3. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes; add carrots, turnip, and potato and cook 15 minutes longer.
4. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour soup into bowls; spoon 1 tablespoon sour cream into each and sprinkle with parsley.