Russian Green Bean and Potato Soup

Submitted by seattlelove

"It's a hearty soup with a great flavor"

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
• 4 red potatoes, cubed
• 1⁄2 lb green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 5 5 cups chicken broth or 5 cups 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

directions

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. Add the potatoes and green beans; cook until the green beans have slightly softened, about 5 more minutes.
2. 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.

Reviews

[lezlyharrison]

Fabulous soup! I had a similar recipe years ago & lost it, so I was so happy to find this! It's exactly as I remember. Such wonderful flavor!