Cabbage Soup (classic)
Description
A hearty first course. An excellent option for a large family meal. The shchi turn out rich, tasty, and very filling. Serve hot, with sour cream. I recommend trying this recipe at home. Share your impressions in the comments :) The soup is ready to serve.
Instructions
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Step 1
We start by preparing the main ingredients.
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Step 2
We wash the meat, place it in a pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil, periodically skimming off the foam from the surface. Then we reduce the heat and simmer for an hour. We remove the meat, slice it, and return it to the pot. We peel the onion and carrot. The onion we chop finely, and the carrot we grate.
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Step 3
On a hot skillet, heat a small amount of vegetable oil and sauté the onion until soft. Add the carrots and cook for several minutes, stirring constantly. Add the tomato paste and simmer everything together for 5–7 minutes.
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Step 4
Peel the potatoes, cut them into cubes, shred the cabbage, and add the vegetables to the broth. Bring to a boil once again.
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Step 5
Add the sautéed mixture to the soup and cook for 20 minutes, then grind the salt with garlic, add it to the soup, season with pepper, and add the bay leaf. Finely chop the herbs.
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Step 6
We also add the greens to the soup and let it steep for 10 minutes, covered. Classic shchi is ready.