Chicken cabbage soup with mushrooms

8 servings

90 minutes

Chicken soup with mushrooms is a comforting dish of Russian cuisine rooted in village dining traditions. The hearty broth from chicken thighs adds depth of flavor, while aromatic champignons contribute tenderness and a forest note. Cabbage, the base of classic shchi, provides a light sourness balanced by the sweetness of carrots and the richness of potatoes. Bay leaves and fresh herbs add spicy notes to the dish, making it perfect for warming up in cold weather. The finished shchi is served with a spoonful of sour cream that softens the taste and adds a creamy texture. They are enjoyed hot, savoring every sip, as this is not just soup — it’s coziness, traditions, and true gastronomic classic of Russia.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 212.8
• Proteins: 16.6g
• Fats: 8.2g
• Carbohydrates: 19.5g

Ingredients

• White cabbage: 500 g
• Carrot: 1 pc
• Onion: 1 pc
• Potato: 6 pc
• Champignons: 6 pc
• Chicken thighs: 4 pc
• Green: 50 g
• Salt: 1 tbsp
• Bay leaf: to taste
• Sour cream: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Prepare the necessary products.

2. Put the chicken thighs to boil.

3. After boiling, remove the foam from the broth and reduce the heat to medium.

4. Salt (to taste).

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt: 1 tablespoon

5. While the broth is boiling, you should wash and clean the vegetables.

6. Cut the carrot into small pieces.

7. Chop the onion finely as well.

8. Cut the potatoes into cubes.

9. Slice the mushrooms.

10. Chop the cabbage finely.

11. While the chicken is boiling, add chopped carrots to the broth.

    Required ingredients:

    • Carrot: 1 piece

12. Also add bay leaf and onion. Let it simmer on low heat until the chicken is cooked.

    Required ingredients:

    • Onion: 1 piece
    • Bay leaf:  to taste

13. After the chicken is cooked, remove it and separate it from the bones, cutting it into small pieces.

14. Return the chicken to the broth.

    Required ingredients:

    • Chicken thighs: 4 pieces

15. First, add cabbage to the broth.

    Required ingredients:

    • White cabbage: 500 g

16. In 5 minutes — potatoes.

    Required ingredients:

    • Potato: 6 pieces

17. After 5-10 minutes, when the potatoes are almost ready, add the chopped mushrooms.

    Required ingredients:

    • Champignons: 6 pieces

18. Let it boil for about 10 minutes on medium heat.

19. Meanwhile, chop the greens finely. Leave some for serving.

20. Add greens to the ready soup and let it boil together for 5 minutes.

    Required ingredients:

    • Green: 50 g

21. Serve in portions, add sour cream and fresh herbs for decoration. Serve at the table.

    Required ingredients:

    • Sour cream:  to taste