Cabbage soup with turnip
Description
The recipe won't take much time. 1. Pour a little vegetable oil into a frying pan and heat over medium heat. 2. Wash, dry, and cut the meat into small pieces (in this recipe for turnip shchi, beef is used, but you can use any other meat to your taste). Sear over high heat until a crust forms, then transfer to casserole dishes. 3. Add water to cover the meat. Place in a preheated oven and simmer for about 45 minutes. 4. Now prepare the vegetables. Peel the onion and cut into small cubes. Place in the frying pan and sauté until translucent. 5. Peel the carrots and turnip, then slice thinly into strips. Add to the pan and continue frying, stirring occasionally. 6. Another optional but very interesting ingredient is apple. Peel it, cut into strips, and add to the vegetables. 7. Remove the casserole dishes from the oven and distribute the sautéed vegetables into them. 8. Add the sauerkraut. If desired, you can enrich the homemade turnip shchi with tomato paste for a richer color. 9. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add bay leaf and other spices if desired. 10. Peel garlic and press through a garlic press. Add a little bit to each casserole dish. 11. Cover with lids and return to the oven. Simmer at about 170°C (340°F) for at least 2–2.5 hours. Serve this version with fresh herbs and sour cream.