Russian Cabbage Soup (Shchi)
A flavorful fresh cabbage soup, known as shchi, is a traditional Russian dish featuring potatoes, carrots, celery, and tomatoes.
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Instructions
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Melt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat, then sauté 1 coarsely chopped yellow onion until translucent.
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Add 1 shredded cabbage head, 1 grated carrot, and 1 coarsely chopped celery stalk; sauté for 3 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
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Stir in 1 bay leaf and 8 cups vegetable stock or water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes until crisp-tender.
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Add 2 coarsely chopped russet potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes until potatoes are tender.
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Incorporate 2 chopped tomatoes (fresh or undrained canned). Bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
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Discard the bay leaf. Serve topped with fresh sour cream and dill.