Serbian Bean Soup

I have seen a lot of different versions of this recipe, but this is the one I make most often. This has appeared in my Church's various cookbooks many times.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 3 (16 ounce) cans green beans (You can also use white beans)
• 3  large potatoes, chopped
• 2  carrots, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup tomatoes, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup celery, chopped
• 4  cups water
• 1  onion, chopped
• 3 1⁄2 tablespoons  oil
• 3  tablespoons flour
•  salt, to taste
•  pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Combine beans, potatoes, carrots, celery, tomatoes, and water in saucepan.
2. Cook until vegetables are tender.
3. Saute onion in oil in skillet.
4. Stir in flour; Cook until brown and add to soup.
5. Simmer for 5 minutes longer.
6. Season with salt and pepper.