Russian Shchi 

Shchi is a soup where the main ingredient is cabbage. It is very popular in Russia and Eastern Europe. Actually together with bread and kasha shchi  used to be one of the most common meals in Russia. There is even old saying: "Shchi and Kasha are our staples". Usually shchi is made with cabbage or sauerkraut (in this case it will be "sour  shchi"). The important step during cooking is to let shchi, after it is ready, to cure for up to a day or two before serving. Shchi can be made with meat or without it - if not using meat, shchi will make a great addition to collection of easy vegetarian and vegan recipes. 

Sour Shchi  

Ingredients:

sauerkraut (2lb)
carrots (2)
parsley (1oz)
onions (1) 
tomatoes (2)
wheat flour (1tbsp) 
vegetable oil (2tbsp) 
pepper (pinch)
sour cream (4oz)

Cooking Instructions (vegan recipe):

1. In a pot combine sauerkraut, chopped tomatoes, chopped carrots with 1 glass of water, bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and cook for 1.5 hours
2. Fry chopped onions in vegetable oil.  Add onions to the pot with sauerkraut, stir
3. Add 8 glasses of water (or meat broth) and cook for 30 minutes
4. Add flour, pepper, parsley. Stir well. Cook for another 15 minutes
5. Cover the pot and place it in the low temperature oven (use oven-safe cookware). Let it stay for 3-4 hours
6. Serve warm or hot, add 1tbsp of sour cream per bowl

Comment:

Piece of rye bread with garlic will be a great addition to the meal.   

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