Classic Russian Cabbage Soup with Sauerkraut

Thick and rich, for lunch for the whole family! Classic daily sour cabbage soup from sauerkraut is prepared according to an old Russian recipe, where the decisive moment is freezing the dish, after which all the ingredients acquire a unique taste and aroma. Be sure to try it!
cook time: 25h 30 min
Gavin Tanner
Classic Russian Cabbage Soup with Sauerkraut

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

124
Calories
9g
Fat
6g
Carbs
7g
Protein

Ingredients (6 portions)

Basic:

Onion 1 pc
Salt to taste
Sugar 2 tsp
Mustard 1 tsp
Bay leaf 2 pc
Tomato paste 3 tbsp
Carrot 2 pc
Vegetable oil 3 tbsp
Peppercorns 6 pc
Greenery (parsley dill) 20 g
Veal (beef or any other meat) 300 g
Sauerkraut 400 g

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to cook classic cabbage soup from sauerkraut? Prepare the products according to the list. Take sauerkraut along with brine; it is better to take the meat from a young calf, then it will be more tender and it will take less time to cook than if you take beef.

Step 2

Step 2
Rinse the meat well and cut into medium pieces.

Step 3

Step 3
Place the meat in a thick-bottomed pan, add vegetable oil and simmer over medium heat.

Step 4

Step 4
Peel the onion and cut into small feathers.

Step 5

Step 5
Simmer the chopped onion with the meat.

Step 6

Step 6
Wash the carrots well, peel and grate on a coarse grater or cut into strips.

Step 7

Step 7
Throw the prepared carrots into the pan.

Step 8

Step 8
Add tomato paste and simmer along with the meat until the vegetables are soft.

Step 9

Step 9
Pour cabbage brine (about 100 ml) into the pan, then add the cabbage itself, throw in the bay leaf and peppercorns.

Step 10

Step 10
Add mustard and sugar to the cabbage soup.

Step 11

Step 11
Fill the contents of the pan with water and cook over low heat for about 1-1.5 hours.

Step 12

Step 12
Wash the greens well and chop finely.

Step 13

Step 13
Throw the chopped herbs into the cabbage soup, add salt and boil for about 5 minutes, remove the pan from the heat and leave to cool.

Step 14

Step 14
Pour the cooled sour cabbage soup into containers and place in the freezer for a day. After heating up the daily cabbage soup, serve it with sour cream; also try the option of cabbage soup heated in the oven in a pot. Bon appetit!

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