Russian-Style Vegetable Soup

Name: Russian-Style Vegetable Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 2 h 10 min
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 6-8 servings (4 quarts)
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

Total Time Prep: 5 min. Cook: 2 hours 10 min.

Yield 6-8 servings (4 quarts)

Test Kitchen Approved

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!

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

Directions

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

1 cup: 122 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 278mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein.

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!

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