Mother Wolff Soup

Total Time: 3 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 4 quarts water
• 1/2 cup dried lima beans, soaked overnight in water to cover or 1/2 cup dried lima beans, brought to a boil and then soaked for 1 hour
• 1/2 cup uncooked rice or 1 cup cooked rice
• 1/2 cup barley
• 3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon dill weed
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon sweet hungarian paprika
• 1 cup potato, diced
• 1 cup sweet potatoes, diced sliced or 1 cup carrot, sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• ground black pepper
• 1 cup green beans (fresh or frozen)
• tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup parsley, chopped (optional)

Recipe

• 1 in a large pot, combine the first 8 ingredients and bring to a boil. lower heat, cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours, adding more water if needed as the barley, uncooked rice and beans absorb water.
• 2 in a large skillet, saute the onions and celery in the oil for a few minutes. add the paprika. add the potatoes, sweet potatoes or carrots, salt and pepper. cover and cook for a few minutes, stirring often. add the green beans and continue to simmer, covered, until vegetables are just tender. set them aside.
• 3 remove the bay leaf from the soup. add the sauteed vegetables, the tomatoes, parsley (if using) and more salt and pepper to taste.
• 4 simmer covered, on very low heat for 1-1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
• 5 ladle out generous servings and enjoy!