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["1.", "In a 6-quart saucepan, combine rye berries, half of the onion, the carrot, celery, parsnip, one-third of the potatoes, and the water.", "Add in garlic and spices.", "Bring to a boil.", "After 3 min, cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 3 hrs.", "2.", "Strain the soup into a large bowl and throw away the cooked vegetables.", "Return the broth to the saucepan and cook on high heat, uncovered, till it is reduced to 7 c..", "Tip strain and measure and set aside; wipe the saucepan to use in the next step.", "3.", "Heat butter in the saucepan till warm but not smoking.", "Add in the remaining onions and saute/fry for 2 min.", "Reduce the heat and continue to cook, stirring often, till the onions are wilted, about 10 min.", "Add in remaining potatoes and the strained broth.", "Bring to a simmer and cook till potatoes are just beginning to become tender, about 15 min.", "Stir in the cabbage and continue to cook till the potatoes and cabbage are tender, about 5 min.", "Serve immediately.", "Variation: Toast 2 tsp caraway seeds then grind them.", "Combine with 3 tbs mellow miso; 1/4 c. chopped parsley and 1/4 tsp black pepper.", "Whisk this into the soup just before serving.", "TIPS - Rye berries are cooked by adding 1 to 3 c. of boiling liquid and simmering, covered, for around 2 hrs.", "They double in bulk.", "They can be used as a warm cereal or possibly side dish and have a tangy taste.", "Can also use wheat berries, barley or possibly brown rice.", "Rye flakes can be substituted; cook alone or possibly with rice; can substitute cut oats for rye flakes; check package to determine yield.", "- PatH", "Description: ""Simple caraway flavored broth; rye berry protein""
