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Cabbage Soup (Shchi) Recipe

Name: Cabbage Soup (Shchi)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 33 min
Total time: 39 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: 3 tbsp Unsalted Butter; 1 Onion; 1 Cabbage; 1 Carrots; 1 Celery; 1 Bay Leaf; 8 cup Vegetable Stock; 2 Potatoes; 2 Tomatoes; Sour Cream; Dill

This Russian cabbage soup, known as Shchi, is a warming and straightforward meal built around tender cabbage and root vegetables simmered in a savory vegetable stock. It starts by creating a base of sautéed onions, carrots, and celery, then adds potatoes and tomatoes to cook until everything is soft. The soup comes together in about 40 minutes, making it a good option for a weeknight. Serve it with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh dill for a bright finish.

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August 12, 2026

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About this recipe

Cabbage Soup (Shchi) is a Russian soup recipe that takes about 39 min from start to finish and serves 4. It calls for 11 ingredients across 7 steps, and is rated easy. A serving works out at around 306 kcal with roughly 8 g of protein. Filed under soup, vegetarian, weeknight dinner and cold winter days.