Sour cabbage soup with cracklings
Description
Perfect for lunch. Cabbage borscht made with fresh cabbage is a wonderful soup dish for the whole family. Aromatic and hearty, it will delight both adults and children. Despite the number of ingredients, all the components are simple and easily available. For the sauté, I chose to use pork fatback, though you can easily substitute it with bacon. It's precisely with this base that the borscht turns out especially rich and fragrant. Just look at this appetizing, vibrant beauty! It's best to use pork on the bone, but the soup will be just as delicious with beef, turkey, or chicken. Serve hot in bowls.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients from the list. You can use any meat, but preferably with bones. This will make the broth richer and more flavorful.
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Step 2
Rinse the meat and place it in a pot. Add half of the coarsely sliced carrots, half an onion, bay leaf, peppercorns, and a bunch of herbs tied with string. Bring to a boil, skim off the foam, reduce heat to the lowest setting, and simmer for about an hour (until the meat is cooked).
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Step 3
Cut the salo into small pieces and place on a preheated frying pan.
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Step 4
Fry the cracklings, stirring occasionally, until the fat is rendered. If the fat is not salted, add salt.
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Step 5
Using a skimmer, remove the cracklings and transfer them to a plate.
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Step 6
Sauté the remaining onion and carrot in rendered fat. Grate the carrot on a grater and chop the onion into cubes.
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Step 7
When the vegetables become soft, add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, paprika, and sugar. You can add your favorite spices to taste.
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Step 8
Sauté for 2-3 minutes, then add lemon juice, stir, and remove from the heat.
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Step 9
Shred the cabbage into thin strips.
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Step 10
Cut the potatoes into cubes.
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Step 11
Strain the ready broth. Separate the meat from the bones and transfer it to a plate for now.
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Step 12
Pour the strained broth back into a clean saucepan. If necessary, add the required amount of water.
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Step 13
Bring to a boil and add shredded cabbage. After 5 minutes, add the potatoes and cook for about 20 minutes (until the potatoes are done).
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Step 14
Add the contents of the skillet 5 minutes before completion.
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Step 15
Add the meat, bring to a boil, and season with salt to taste.
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Step 16
Add the chopped garlic and simmer over low heat for a few more minutes.
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Step 17
Cover with a lid, remove from the heat, and let it steep for 10-15 minutes.
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Step 18
The cabbage soup with cracklings is ready. The cracklings can be served separately or distributed in portions to those who want them, placing them directly into the soup bowls.