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Restorative Beef and Cabbage Soup (Shchi)

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This hearty soup combines tender beef, savory broth, and vibrant vegetables for a comforting dish ideal for any season. It’s satisfying and sticks to traditions.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 onion, cut in half
  • 1 carrot, cut into 34 pieces
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 34 whole peppercorns
  • A pinch of salt
  • 8 cups water (2 liters)
  • 1 lb stewing beef (450g)
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
  • 2 cups savoy or white cabbage, sliced (approximately 1/3 small cabbage)
  • 2 carrots, shredded
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 2 tbsp chopped dill
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Sour cream, for serving

Instructions

  • Combine onion, carrot, bay leaf, peppercorns, and salt in a pot with 8 cups of water.
  • Cook in a pressure cooker at high pressure for 30 minutes or simmer on stovetop for 1.5 hours.
  • Strain the broth, remove vegetables, and keep the liquid.
  • Return strained broth to pot, add cooked beef and potatoes, and bring to a boil.
  • Sauté shredded carrots and chopped onion in butter until translucent and tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Add sautéed vegetables and sliced cabbage to the boiling soup, cooking for 5 more minutes.
  • Stir in parsley and dill, season with salt and pepper to taste.

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Notes

For more flavor, marinate beef overnight with spices.
Use fresh herbs for enhanced complexity.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed for balanced flavor.

  • Author: Marry
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop/Pressure Cooker
  • Cuisine: Russian

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 3
  • Sodium: 400
  • Fat: 15
  • Saturated Fat: 6
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 30
  • Fiber: 5
  • Protein: 25
  • Cholesterol: 70