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Cabbage soup with sauerkraut and meat
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Cabbage soup with sauerkraut and meat

60 min4 serv.20 февр. 2026 г.

Description

The soup is simple and quick to prepare. This borscht is based on freshly made pork broth, though you can also use beef, veal, or poultry. Keep in mind that cooking time may vary accordingly. Sauerkraut gives the soup its unique tangy flavor, while the meat makes it hearty. Fresh or dried herbs add bright notes to this traditional soup. Serve the borscht hot with crispy croutons or dark bread and a dollop of sour cream, and enjoy the richness of national cuisine. Serve the soup hot.

Instructions

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    Step 1

    Step 1

    Prepare all the necessary ingredients for making cabbage soup with sauerkraut and meat. Peel and rinse the vegetables, and squeeze the sauerkraut to remove brine.

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    Step 2

    Step 2

    Cut the meat (I'm using pork with bones) into 2-3 pieces and rinse. Place the pork in a pot, pour in cold water, add a little salt, set over medium heat, and bring to a boil. Cook over medium heat, uncovered, skimming off the foam and preventing a vigorous boil, for 35-40 minutes.

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    Step 3

    Step 3

    Remove the pot from the heat, take out the meat onto a plate, let it cool and cut into pieces.

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    Step 4

    Step 4

    Cut the potatoes into medium julienne strips and place them in a saucepan. Strain the broth into the saucepan with the potatoes. Place over medium heat, bring to a boil and cook for 10–15 minutes. The potatoes should be fully cooked, as they cook poorly in an acidic environment after adding cabbage.

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    Step 5

    Step 5

    If the sauerkraut is long, cut it into 2-3 pieces and add to the soup pot. Cook over medium heat for 10-15 minutes, until the cabbage becomes soft. If the sauerkraut is too sour, you can rinse it in cold water and squeeze out the liquid.

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    Step 6

    Step 6

    While the cabbage is boiling, prepare the sauté. To do this, pour vegetable oil into a frying pan and add the chopped onion.

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    Step 7

    Step 7

    Grate the carrots on a coarse grater and add to the onions. Fry over medium heat, stirring, for 6 minutes. The vegetables should be sautéed and become tender.

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    Step 8

    Step 8

    Add the sautéed mixture to the pot with the borscht.

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    Step 9

    Step 9

    Add the bay leaf, season with salt and pepper, add the herbs, and cook for another 5 minutes. Adjust the soup to taste with salt, and if desired, add sugar to balance the acidity.

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    Step 10

    Step 10

    Remove the pot from the heat, cover with a lid, and let it steep for 15-20 minutes.

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    Step 11

    Cabbage soup with sauerkraut and meat is ready.