Lunch: Russian-Style Vegetable Soup Recipe

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

Instructions

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.

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