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Chtchi

Russian cabbage soup, one of the most iconic dishes of everyday Russian cooking, with cabbage, potatoes and carrots simmered in a fragrant broth. Served hot with sour cream and black bread.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Bouillon

Légumes

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Put the meat in a large pot with the cold water, bring to a boil and skim carefully.
  2. Add the bay leaf, lower the heat and simmer covered for 1 hour.
  3. Meanwhile, fry the onion and grated carrots in the oil for 8 minutes, then add the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Dice the potatoes and shred the cabbage into strips, then add them to the broth with the soffritto.
  5. Simmer for 25 minutes over low heat, until the vegetables are tender.
  6. Season with salt and pepper, remove the bay leaf and, if you like, take out the meat to serve separately.
  7. Serve piping hot with sour cream and fresh dill.

Variations and tips

Mushroom chtchi. Replace the meat with 300 g of sliced mushrooms and a vegetable stock.

Sauerkraut chtchi. Add 200 g of drained sauerkraut with the potatoes for a tangier flavour.

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