Shchi (Russian Cabbage Soup)

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    25 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    6 -7 people

  • Calories

    137 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Russian

Shchi (Russian Cabbage Soup)

Shchi uses beef broth for a rich and robust flavor, making this Russian version different from other Cabbage Soup recipes. Yield: 12 cups

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 onion peeled and sliced thin
  • 1 carrot shredded
  • 2 potato peeled and diced small
  • ½ medium head cabbage, shredded
  • 2 bay leaf
  • 6 c beef stock good quality (we prefer low sodium
  • 3 large tomato or 2 c canned, diced tomatoes, diced
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

To Serve

  • 2 Tbsp dill or dry, fresh
  • ½ c sour cream

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in medium soup pot or Dutch oven. Add onions and carrots and sauté over medium heat, until golden, 3-5 min. Add potatoes, cabbage, bay leaves, and beef stock. Cover and simmer 20 minutes.
  2. Add the diced tomatoes with any juice and mix well. Taste the soup and season as desired with salt and pepper. Continue to simmer until the tomatoes are heated through, 3-5 minutes.
  3. Serve the soup garnished with dill and sour cream, if desired.

Notes

  • This soup pairs wonderfully with a thick slice of rye bread.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 2c Calories 137kcal (7%) Protein 5.4g (11%) Fat 4.3g (7%) Fiber 4.6g (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6-7 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 137 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 2c
Calories 137kcal 7%
Protein 5.4g 11%
Fat 4.3g 7%
Fiber 4.6g 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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