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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
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 -7 people
Calories: 137 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Russian
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp unsalted butter,
- 1 onion, peeled and sliced thin
- 1 carrot, shredded
- 2 potatoes, peeled and diced small
- ½ medium head cabbage, shredded
- 2 bay leaves
- 6 c beef stock, good quality (we prefer low sodium)
- 3 large tomatoes or 2 c canned, diced tomatoes, diced
- salt and ground black pepper (to taste)
To Serve
- 2 Tbsp fresh dill (or dry)
- ½ c sour cream
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- Serve the soup garnished with dill and sour cream, if desired.
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Notes
- This soup pairs wonderfully with a thick slice of rye bread.
Nutrition Information
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
% 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.