Russian Spinach Soup

Serves 8 - 10 as main course

Ingredients

4 quarts water
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
8 large potatoes, cubed
1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
1 small parsnip
2 bunches fresh spinach, coarsely chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
2 large yellow onion, chopped
1 bunch parsley, finely chopped
dill and salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Add carrots, potatoes, celery, and parsnip (remove before serving). Cook until tender.

2. In skillet, sauté pepper and onion in a small amount of olive oil until edges begin to brown. Add to soup. Add spinach and parsley. Turn off heat.

3. Allow to stand about 10 more minutes then add dill, salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with a dab of sour cream.