
Soup "European Kapustnyak"
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Cabbage and bulgur make a tasty and healthy combination. The vegetables are added to the soup raw, without prior sautéing, making the soup lighter, healthier, and more vitamin-rich. Serve with fresh herbs and sour cream.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1

Boil two liters of strong broth, strain it, and cut the meat into pieces. Add potatoes to the soup and cook until almost done. Return the meat to the soup.
- 2
Step 2

Chop the leek and carrot. Add to the soup and cook for two minutes.
- 3
Step 3

Prepare the cabbage mix. If you're using frozen vegetables, simply pick pieces of the same size. For fresh vegetables, separate them into small florets. For fresh Brussels sprouts, make cross-shaped cuts on the stem side to ensure even cooking.
- 4
Step 4

Add the cabbage to the soup. If the vegetables are fresh, cook the soup for five minutes. If frozen – bring to a boil.
- 5
Step 5

Add the passata or tomatoes blended with their own juice. Bring to a boil once again, then turn off the heat.
- 6
Step 6

Sprinkle the soup with dried herbs, add pepper, and adjust the salt. Cover with a lid and let it stand off the heat for about fifteen minutes.
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Step 7

Serve the soup hot, it's tastier with black bread.