Rumanian Sauerkraut Soup

Ingredients

• 1/2 c. diced carrot
• 1/2 c. snipped fresh parsley
• 1/2 c. chopped onion
• 1/2 c. chopped green pepper
• 3 1/2 c. (1 lb. 11 oz can) sauerkraut, drained
• 2 cans beef consomme
• 2 soup cans water
• 4 c. tomato juice
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp uncooked rice

Directions

Combine all ingredients in large kettle. Mix well. Simmer, covered, for 1 hour. Serve with sour cream if desired.

Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Woman's Day Encyclopedia
Submitted By: Ruth Burbage
burbage@pell.net
Rumanian Sauerkraut Soup