Hearty German Sour Cream Soup
beef, soups
1/2 lb bacon, diced
3/4 cup cabbage, chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup carrots, chopped
3/4 cup potato, chopped
3/4 cup zucchini, sliced
4 cup tomatoes, peeled
4 cup beef broth
1/4 cup barley
1/4 cup rice
2 cup white sauce
1/2 cup vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon caraway seed
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
Saute bacon in heavy kettle. Add cabbage, onion, celery, carrots, potato and zucchini; reduce heat and simmer about 20 minutes. Add tomatoes, beef broth, barley, and rice; simmer 2 hours. Blend in white sauce, vinegar, garlic, caraway seed, salt, Worcestershire, and thyme. Simmer about 15 minutes. Adjust seasonings if necessary. Garnish with sour cream and serve.
Yield: 6 servings