Shchi (Cabbage Soup)
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ShchiCabbage Soup

Shchi is a Russian cabbage soup prepared in many forms. This version uses beef stock, fresh cabbage, potato, carrot, onion, tomato paste, and dill.

Prep

20m

Cook

50m

Serves

4

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving
283kcal

Calories

13g

Protein

12g

Fat

35g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

Before you start

Ingredients

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4

Soup

  • 1.5l
    Beef Stock
  • 400g
    White Cabbage (shredded)
  • 400g
    Potato (peeled and diced)
  • 120g
    Carrot (julienned)
  • 120g
    Onion (finely chopped)
  • 2pcs
    Bay Leaf
  • 8g
    Salt
  • 2g
    Black Pepper

Serving

  • 200g
    Sour Cream
  • 10g
    Fresh Dill (finely chopped)

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Method

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7 steps
  1. 01

    Bring the beef stock to a gentle simmer in a large pot.

  2. 02

    Add the onion and carrot and cook until they begin to soften.

  3. 03

    Add the potato and simmer until it starts to turn tender.

  4. 04

    Stir in the white cabbage, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper.

  5. 05

    Cook the soup gently until the cabbage is soft, the potatoes are fully tender, and the broth tastes well blended.

  6. 06

    Remove the bay leaves before serving.

  7. 07

    Ladle the soup into bowls and top with sour cream and fresh dill.

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