Simple cabbage soup with fresh cabbage
4 servings
30 minutes
Simple cabbage soup is a traditional Russian dish that embodies the uniqueness of home cooking. Hearty, aromatic, and warming, they originated in ancient times and have firmly rooted in culture as a symbol of simplicity and cozy comfort. Their delicate taste unfolds through the combination of meat broth, fresh white cabbage, carrots, and roots that add a light sweetness and richness to the dish. A slight acidity sometimes added with tomatoes makes the soup even more expressive. This versatile dish can be served in its classic form or enhanced with potatoes or thickened with flour to create new flavor nuances. Cabbage soup pairs wonderfully with sour cream, fresh bread, and herbs, making it an ideal option for lunch or dinner, especially in cold weather.
1
Put the meat broth to boil. After 1 1/2 - 2 hours of boiling, remove the meat and strain the broth into a soup pot, adding pre-fried roots and onion; then add the meat, chopped cabbage, and boil for 30-40 minutes. 5-10 minutes before finishing, add pepper, bay leaf, and salt to the soup.
- Meat: 500 g
- Onion: 1 piece
- White cabbage: 500 g
- Roots: 100 g
- Carrot: 200 g
- Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
2
Shchi can be cooked with the addition of potatoes and fresh tomatoes. In this case, the peeled and chopped potatoes should be added to the pot 10-15 minutes after the cabbage, and the sliced tomatoes should be added at the end of cooking along with the spices. Shchi without potatoes can be seasoned with fried flour.