Preparation for cabbage soup
24 servings
60 minutes
Preparation for shchi is a traditional Russian recipe that preserves the taste of summer in a jar and allows you to make aromatic shchi at any time of the year. The base of the dish is white cabbage combined with carrots, onions, sweet peppers, and tomatoes to create a rich and intense flavor. The addition of vinegar gives the preparation a slight sourness that perfectly complements the shchi. This is a versatile base: just add meat broth or potatoes to create a complete dish. This method of preservation was popular in villages where products were prepared for winter to save cooking time. The preparation for shchi is not only convenient but also retains vitamins, making winter dishes tasty and healthy.
1
Prepare all the ingredients.
2
Slice the onion into half rings. Grate the carrot on a coarse grater.
- Onion: 600 g
- Carrot: 600 g
3
Remove the seeds from the pepper and cut it into strips. Cut the tomatoes into wedges.
- Sweet pepper: 600 g
- Tomatoes: 600 g
4
Chop the cabbage.
- White cabbage: 1.6 kg
5
Chop the parsley finely.
- Parsley: 50 g
6
Put all the vegetables in a large pot, add water, and stir while bringing to a boil over medium heat.
- Water: 200 ml
7
Add butter, salt, and sugar, remembering to stir. Bring to a boil again and cook for 5-7 minutes.
- Vegetable oil: 100 ml
- Salt: 2 tablespoons
- Sugar: 4 tablespoons
8
Add vinegar, boil for 1 minute, and reduce the heat to minimum.
- Vinegar 9%: 70 ml
9
Place the preparation in sterilized jars without leaving air. Seal, turn over, and cover with a blanket.
10
When the jars cool down, turn them over again. Store the preparation in a dark place.