This delicious Shchi is a Traditional Russian Cabbage Soup which not only tastes delicious, it is super healthy too. I know what you are thinking – how can she describe cabbage soup as delicious? It might not sound appetizing, but don’t knock it until you try it!
Start by sautéing onion in butter. Add shredded cabbage, carrots and celery and sauté before adding water or stock, potatoes and tomatoes. Simmer a while before tasting and adjusting the seasoning. Remove the bay leaves and peppercorns from the pot if you like (or leave the peppercorns in for occasional bursts of heat). Serve garnished with dill and sour cream. I usually add some rye bread on the side if I am serving this as a main evening meal.
To make this Shchi (Traditional Russian Cabbage Soup), you will need the following ingredients:
In a large pot or Dutch oven, sauté 1 large chopped onion in 3 tablespoons of butter.
Add 1 head of shredded cabbage, a coarsely grated carrot and 1 rib of chopped celery and sauté with the onions for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add 1 bay leaf, black peppercorns to taste and 8 cups water or vegetable stock to the sautéed veggies. Bring the mixture to a boil before reducing the heat and simmering with a lid on for 15 minutes.
Add 2 chopped potatoes to the soup mixture and bring it back to the boil. Reduce the heat and continue to simmer, with the lid on for about 10 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
Add the 2 chopped fresh tomatoes and bring back to the boil. Reduce the heat again and simmer, uncovered, for about 5 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
Remove the bay leaf and peppercorns from the saucepan.
Serve this delicious soup in large warm bowls, garnished with dill and sour cream. Add rye bread on the side, if you’re feeling hungry.
So I made this Shchi for my fam on a chilly night, and wow, it was a hit. Didn’t think cabbage could taste this good. Simple and healthy. Def gonna keep it in my rotation.
La sopa Shchi es simplemente extraordinaria. Nunca pensé que la sopa de repollo pudiera ser tan rica. La primera vez que la probé, me transportó a la casa de mi abuela. La combinación de sabores es perfecta. Definitivamente la haré de nuevo. ¡Gracias por la receta!
I made this Shchi last weekend and my husband loved it! The flavors were so rich and warm. Growing up, my grandma made a version of this, and it took me right back to her kitchen!
Fantastic appetizer which is sure to be a huge crowd pleaser!
Exactly what I was looking for!
Can't get enough of this Shchi, going to be serving this for a whole week haha.
I prefered the Rassolnik, beef brought a lot more taste to it and this was very bland.
Anazubgky tasty and super healthy too just make sure not to add too much salt because it will ruin the natural flavor of things.
