Fresh Cabbage Shchi (Soup) Recipe

Name: Fresh Cabbage Shchi (Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small turnip; 2 carrots; 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 large onion, sliced; 2 celery ribs, sliced; 1 white cabbage; 5 cups vegetable stock; 1 sharp eating apple, cored, peeled, and chopped; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill; 2 teaspoons pickled cucumber juice or 2 teaspoons lemon juice; salt & freshly ground black pepper; fresh herb, to garnish; sour cream, to serve (optional); black bread, to serve (optional)

Servings: persons

1 small turnip
2 carrots
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, sliced
2 celery ribs, sliced
1 white cabbage
5 cups vegetable stock
1 sharp eating apple, cored, peeled, and chopped
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill
2 teaspoons pickled cucumber juice or 2 teaspoons lemon juice
salt & freshly ground black pepper
fresh herb, to garnish
sour cream, to serve (optional)
black bread, to serve (optional)

1
Cut the turnips and carrots into matchstick strips.
2
Melt the butter (or just add the oil) in a large pan and fry the turnip, carrot, onion and celery for 10 minutes.
3
Shred the cabbage, and add to the pan with the stock, apple, bay leaves and dill and bring to the boil.
4
Cover and simmer for 40 minutes or until the vegetables are really tender.
5
Remove the bay leaves, then stir in the pickled cucumber juice or lemon juice and season with plenty of salt and pepper.
6
Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs and accompanied by sour cream and black bread.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small turnip, 2 carrots, 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 large onion, sliced, and more.

Yes, Fresh Cabbage Shchi (Soup) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fresh Cabbage Shchi (Soup)

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