Lazy cabbage soup
4 servings
40 minutes
Lazy shchi is a simple and cozy dish of Russian cuisine that embodies the heartfelt warmth of traditional cooking. Historically, shchi were considered everyday food, but the lazy version emerged as a way to reduce cooking time while preserving rich flavor. The main ingredient—white cabbage—adds a slight sourness, while carrots, celery, and parsley enrich the aroma, making the soup soft and harmonious. Potatoes add heartiness, and mustard oil adds a spicy note. After boiling and mixing with flour, shchi acquire a delicate creamy consistency. They are excellent for warming up in cold weather and are suitable for both a weekday lunch and a light dinner. They can be served with rye bread or sour cream to emphasize the traditional Russian taste.
1
Chop the cabbage and all other ingredients into large pieces, cover with water, and boil.
- White cabbage: 1 piece
- Carrot: 1 piece
- Celery stalk: 1 piece
- Onion: 1 head
- Parsley root: 1 piece
- Potato: 5 piece
2
When the vegetables are soft enough, stir in 2 tablespoons of flour and 1 tablespoon of mustard oil into the broth. Blend with an immersion blender.
- Wheat flour: 2 tablespoons
- Mustard oil: 1 tablespoon