Russian · Lunch · Easy
Cabbage Soup (Shchi)
0.0 (0 ratings)- Total
- 55 min
- Prep
- 20 min
- Serves
- 6
- Calories
- 190
Cabbage, potato and tomato simmer in a light vegetable broth, with sour cream and dill adding a cool, tangy finish to each bowl.
A gentle vegetable simmer gives Cabbage Soup (Shchi) a sweet, clear broth without making the cabbage mushy. Potatoes add substance, while tomatoes go in later so their acidity does not slow the potato cooking.
Slice the cabbage into spoon-sized ribbons and dice the potatoes evenly. Add the sour cream at the table rather than boiling it into the pot, which keeps the broth lighter.
Method
Melt butter in a soup pot over medium heat. Cook onion, carrot and celery for until softened, then add green cabbage and cook for until it begins to wilt.
Add bay leaf, vegetable stock, potatoes, salt and black pepper. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook over low heat for until the potatoes and cabbage are tender.
Add tomatoes and simmer uncovered for until softened. Remove the bay leaf and serve with sour cream and dill spooned over each bowl.
Forkue tips
- For a more sour finish, add a little lemon juice at the table after tasting the tomato broth.
Storing and reheating
Refrigerate without sour cream for 4 days or freeze for 2 months. Reheat in a saucepan and add fresh dill and sour cream after ladling.
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Cabbage Soup (Shchi): FAQ
Can I use sauerkraut?
Sauerkraut makes a sharper version and changes the salt balance. Replace only part of the fresh cabbage at first and taste before seasoning.
Can I make it vegan?
Use olive oil instead of butter and omit the sour cream or use a plant-based alternative. The vegetable broth stays the same.
How do I store and reheat Cabbage Soup (Shchi)?
Refrigerate without sour cream for 4 days or freeze for 2 months. Reheat in a saucepan and add fresh dill and sour cream after ladling.
How long does Cabbage Soup (Shchi) take?
About 55 min in total: 20 min prep and 35 min cooking.
What do I need to make Cabbage Soup (Shchi)?
The key ingredients are butter, onion, green cabbage, carrot, celery and bay leaf, plus pantry basics.
Any tips for Cabbage Soup (Shchi)?
For a more sour finish, add a little lemon juice at the table after tasting the tomato broth.
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