How to make Russian Schi Soup | Sour Cabbage Soup Recipe

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

Add pork to a pot and cover with cold water.

Slow cook the pork for about 2 hours, checking occasionally.

Remove the pork and let it cool for about 30 minutes; keep the broth for later.

Drain the sauerkraut over a sieve and squeeze out excess liquid.

Add the drained sauerkraut back into the pan with a little tomato paste and mix well.

Cook the sauerkraut on the stove for about 5 to 10 minutes until caramelized.

Add oil to the pan and fry chopped onion for about 5 to 8 minutes until golden.

Add grated carrots to the onions and cook for another 5 minutes.

Mix in some tomato passata or tomato paste with the vegetable mixture.

Add bay leaves and black peppercorns to the broth.

Add the sauerkraut and the fried carrot and onion mixture to the broth.

Chop potatoes into cubes and add them to the soup.

Chop the cooled pork into bite-sized pieces and add it back to the soup.

Cook the soup for 30 minutes, then add the chopped potatoes and cook for another 20 to 25 minutes.

Optionally, add chopped dill and parsley before serving.

Serve the soup with a big dollop of sour cream.

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