THE SOUP KITCHEN GOT IN 2 CANS OF BEANS AND 2 CANS OF SAUERKRAUT SO WE HAVE SOUP ENJOY DAN:

                RUSSIAN GREEN BEANS WITH SAUERKRAUT by CHEF DAN:

Serves 30-40

INGREDIENTS:

3 pounds of green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces

4 cups sauerkraut with juice

2 tablespoons butter

5 onions, chopped

15 potatoes, cubed

22 cups chicken broth

2 cups sour cream

1/2-cup flour

3 tablespoons dried dill

1/4-cup Marsala

DIRECTIONS:

1.    In a stock pot over medium-heat add butter and cook until sizzling.

2.    Add onion, and gently cook for about 5 minutes.

3.    Add potatoes and green beans.

4.    Cook until the green beans have slightly softened, about 5 minutes.

5.    Pour in the stock.

6.    Bring to a boil over high heat.

7.    Reduce heat to low, cover and cook until the potatoes are softened about 20 minutes.

8.    Stir the flour into the sour cream.

9.    Add a spoonful at a time to the simmering soup.

10. Stir in the sauerkraut, dill and Marsala.

11. Season with salt and pepper to your liking.

12. Simmer for about 5-8 minutes.

             ENJOY DAN:                                               BON-APPETITE!!