Carrot And Potato Stew

This is one of the most common recipes from Poland.

Ingredients

1 Large Onion -- thinly sliced
6 Tablespoons Butter
5 Large Carrots -- thickly slic
1 1/2 Pounds Potatoes -- peeled & cubed
Salt And Pepper -- to taste
1 Bay Leaf
2 1/2 Cups Water
2 Tablespoons Fresh Bread Crumbs
6 Tablespoons Flour
2/3 Cup Sour Cream
2 Tablespoons Fresh Dill -- chopped

Directions

Saute onoin in 2 tabs buttter for 10 mintues. Add carots, potatoes, salt, pepper and bay leaf. Saute 5 minutes. Add water (or broth), boil, reduce heat, simmer 15 minutes. Meanwhile, saute breadcrumbs in 2 tabs butter until golden, set aside. Melt remaining butter in sauce pan, stur in flour, gradually add 1 cup of cooking liquid. Boil, reduce heat, simmer 3 mintues. Add sour cream and dill. Stir into vegetables. Serve topped with crumbs.

Serves 4