Pelmeni Soup

Cooking the Soup Base In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.

Simmering the Soup Add the vegetable or chicken broth, bay leaf, dried thyme, salt, and pepper to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Cooking the Pelmeni Meanwhile, bring a separate pot of water to a boil. Add the pelmeni and cook according to package instructions, usually about 5-7 minutes. Drain the cooked pelmeni and set aside.

Assembling and Garnishing To serve, divide the cooked pelmeni among bowls. Ladle the hot soup over the pelmeni. Garnish with fresh parsley and a dollop of sour cream.