Shchi; Russian Cabbage Soup Recipe

Name: Shchi; Russian Cabbage Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12 liters pork stock or 1 12 liters beef stock (made by simmering 300g/12 oz meat); 3 cups sauerkraut; 1 small parsley root; 1 small carrot; 1 stalk celery; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon flour; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 -3 bay leaves; pepper; 3 cups fresh shredded cabbage

Servings: persons

1 12 liters pork stock or 1 12 liters beef stock (made by simmering 300g/12 oz meat)
3 cups sauerkraut
1 small parsley root
1 small carrot
1 stalk celery
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon flour
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 -3 bay leaves
pepper
3 cups fresh shredded cabbage

1
Rinse the sauerkraut and drain it well.
2
Simmer the sauerkraut in the stock for 30 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, scrape or peel the parsley root and carrot, and chop or grate them finely, as well as the celery.
4
Saute them in the butter until soft.
5
Sprinkle with the flour, and stir in the tomato paste, bay leaves, salt& pepper.
6
Cook a minute or two longer.
7
Thin with a little of the soup.
8
Add this mixture to the soup, along with the shredded cabbage and cooked meat.
9
Simmer for another 15 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12 liters pork stock or 1 12 liters beef stock (made by simmering 300g/12 oz meat), 3 cups sauerkraut, 1 small parsley root, 1 small carrot, and more.

Yes, Shchi; 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.

Shchi; Russian Cabbage Soup

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