German ~Hearty Sour Cream Soup

Yield: 6 servings

1/2 lb Bacon, diced
3/4 c Cabbage, chopped
1/2 c Onion, chopped
1/2 c Celery, chopped
1/2 c Carrots, chopped
3/4 c Potato, chopped
3/4 c Zucchini, sliced
4 c Tomatoes, peeled
4 c Beef broth
1/4 c Barley
1/4 c Rice
2 c White sauce
1/2 c Vinegar
1 Clove garlic, minced
1 ts Caraway seed
1 ts Salt
2 ts Worcestershire sauce
1/4 ts Thyme
1 c 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.