Simple classic version of this soup.
Shchi Soup
Servingsservings
Prep timeminutes
Cooking timeminutes
Calorieskcal
Ingredients
2 lbs pork ribs
2 bay leaves
4 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 TBSP oil
1 onion, chopped
1 carrot, shredded
2 TBSP tomato paste
1 TBSP flour
500g jar of sauerkraut, drained
4 garlic cloves, pressed
1/2 bunch dill, chopped
1/2 bunch parsley, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
sour cream, for serving
Directions
- Slice ribs into individual pieces. Add to a large pot, add bay leaves, season with kosher salt and add enough water to cover the ribs. Bring to simmer, cover and allow to simmer for 1.5 hours.
- Remove cooked ribs to a plate and set aside, strain the boiling liquid using a fine mesh sieve, reserving it (this will be our soup base.)
- Bring reserved liquid from boiling ribs to a boil. Add potatoes and cook for about 10 minutes until tender.
- In the meantime, heat oil in a heavy bottom skillet. Add onions and carrots and cook stirring, for about 3-5 minutes, until softened. Stir in tomato paste and cook for another minute or so. Add flour and cook for one more minute stirring everything together. Set this mixture aside.
- Add sauerkraut, onion-carrot mixture and the reserved cooked ribs to the soup and bring it to simmer. Simmer about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, parsley and dill. Serve with sour cream and more herbs. Enjoy!
