Ciorbă de legume (vegetable soup)

Instructions

1. Peel the potatoes and carrots, then dice them. Deseed the pepper and cut it into small pieces.
2. Fry the sliced onion in the oil for 5 minutes over medium heat, until translucent.
3. Add the pepper and the grated or chopped tomatoes, then cook for 5 minutes, stirring.
4. Pour in the boiling water, add the potatoes and carrots, then simmer for 20 minutes.
5. Season, add paprika if you're using it, sprinkle with parsley and serve with the sour cream.