Shchi

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Shchi
Electus
Servings:Serves 4
Ready in:3 hours
Prep. time:20 minutes
Cook time:2 hours 40 minutes
Difficulty:Average difficulty

Shchi is a soup that contains cabbage or sauerkraut, but this version is unusual in that it combines 4 different kinds of meat. This is a recipe from the Russian Federation.

Ingredients

Ingredients

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Method

  1. Take a large stock pot and add one of the chopped onions, half each of the chopped carrot, parsnip and turnip and all of the meat.
  2. Add 1 litre of cold water and boil for 2 hours, adding the salt after 1 hour.
  3. Strain the beef/vegetable stock and ditch the vegetables.
  4. Add the sauerkraut to the stock and beef.
  5. Bring back to the boil, add the remaining vegatables (cut into fine strips) and herbs.
  6. Boil for 20 minutes and allow to stand , covered, for 15 minutes in a warm place.
  7. Mix in the cream and serve.

Chef's notes

This is a trial recipe, so any suggestions for improvement would be welcome.

See also