Saute onion until soft and translucent in a lightly greased pan. Do not brown. Add red pepper flakes and sauté for another minute or so. Add vegetables, stock or water, pinch of salt, sugar and bring to simmer. Simmer for about 30 minutes (if you cut your vegetables into matchstick, the time will need to be decreased as they will cook faster.) Cook to your liking. My preference is when vegetables are tender but still have a bite to them.
Plate into individual bowls. Squeeze a small amount of lemon into each bowl. The goal is not to make the soup sour, but to just very gently brighten up the flavour. Garnish with sour cream, dill, any other ingredients of choice and serve.
Ingredients
Directions
Saute onion until soft and translucent in a lightly greased pan. Do not brown. Add red pepper flakes and sauté for another minute or so. Add vegetables, stock or water, pinch of salt, sugar and bring to simmer. Simmer for about 30 minutes (if you cut your vegetables into matchstick, the time will need to be decreased as they will cook faster.) Cook to your liking. My preference is when vegetables are tender but still have a bite to them.
Plate into individual bowls. Squeeze a small amount of lemon into each bowl. The goal is not to make the soup sour, but to just very gently brighten up the flavour. Garnish with sour cream, dill, any other ingredients of choice and serve.
