Russian Cabbage Soup Recipe

Name: Russian Cabbage Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE BEEF STOCK:; 1 pound Brisket; 10 Beef Marrow Bones, Cracked. Ask Butcher To Do This.; 4 quarts Water; 1 Large Onion, Quarterd; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 Large Carrot, Sliced; 2 Celery Tops, Diced; 6 sprigs Parsley; 2 Bay Leaves (Optional); FOR THE SOUP:; 4 Tablespoons Butter; 2 cups Onion, Thinly Sliced; 2 pounds Cabbage, Shredded; 1 Tablespoon Parsley; 1 cup Diced Celery; 2 Carrots, Sliced; 3 Medium Potatoes, Diced; 3 Tomatoes, Chopped; 1 teaspoon Salt; Freshly Ground Pepper, to taste; Sour Cream, Optional, For Serving

Servings: persons

FOR THE BEEF STOCK:
1 pound Brisket
10 Beef Marrow Bones, Cracked. Ask Butcher To Do This.
4 quarts Water
1 Large Onion, Quarterd
1 teaspoon Salt
1 Large Carrot, Sliced
2 Celery Tops, Diced
6 sprigs Parsley
2 Bay Leaves (Optional)
FOR THE SOUP:
4 Tablespoons Butter
2 cups Onion, Thinly Sliced
2 pounds Cabbage, Shredded
1 Tablespoon Parsley
1 cup Diced Celery
2 Carrots, Sliced
3 Medium Potatoes, Diced
3 Tomatoes, Chopped
1 teaspoon Salt
Freshly Ground Pepper, to taste
Sour Cream, Optional, For Serving

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1. At least one day before preparing soup, bring brisket, bones and water to a boil in a heavy pot. Skim off foam. Add remaining stock ingredients and simmer 1 to 1-1/2 hours. Then remove meat from the stock, dice it and set the meat aside.
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2. Simmer stock another 1-2 hours. Strain stock and refrigerate it and the meat separately.
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3. Before preparing soup, remove the layer of fat from top of refrigerated beef stock.
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4. To prepare soup melt butter in a large soup kettle over medium heat. Add onions and cook 8-10 minutes until soft. Stir in cabbage, parsley, celery and carrots. Cover and simmer 15 minutes.
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5. Add beef stock, diced beef and potatoes to soup kettle. Simmer another 30-40 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook 10 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
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6. Serve with sour cream.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE BEEF STOCK:, 1 pound Brisket, 10 Beef Marrow Bones, Cracked. Ask Butcher To Do This., 4 quarts Water, and more.

Yes, Russian Cabbage 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.

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Russian Cabbage Soup

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