Cabbage soup with beans

Cookinero 5 Apr 2025

Shchi with beans will please everyone. This soup is hearty, with meat and broth. Cooking it is not particularly difficult. The main thing is not to cook the beans together with the meat, this will spoil the color and taste of the soup. Be sure to soak the beans in cold water in advance, at least for 2 hours, then drain the water and cook in fresh water. After cooling, discard the cooked beans in a colander and put them in the ready broth.

How to cook Cabbage soup with beans

Step 1

Cabbage soup with beans

To prepare the broth, pour cold water over the meat, stir in the salt. Then bring the water to a boil. Put the meat in the water and cook it over medium heat for 60-70 minutes. Don't forget to strain the broth through a sieve.

Step 2

Cabbage soup with beans

Grate the carrots on a coarse grater. Chop the onion and potatoes. Shred the cabbage into thin strips.

Step 3

Cabbage soup with beans

Preheat a frying pan with vegetable oil. Sauté the onion and carrot.

Step 4

Cabbage soup with beans

Add chopped cabbage and chopped beef to the broth. Cook the soup over medium heat for about 10 minutes.

Step 5

Cabbage soup with beans

Then put the onion and carrot sauté, potatoes and canned beans into the pan. Season the soup with pepper and salt, add the bay leaf. Cook the cabbage soup over moderate heat for another 10 minutes.

Step 6

Cabbage soup with beans

Cover the finished zi with a lid. Let the soup sit for 10 minutes. You can serve the soup.

Cabbage soup with beans - FAQ About Ingredients, Baking Time and Storage

Yes, simply replace the meat broth with vegetable broth and omit the beef to make a delicious vegetarian cabbage soup.
You can use dried beans soaked overnight and cooked until tender, or swap in lentils for a different texture and flavor.
Store the soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave before serving.
Yes, this soup freezes well. Cool it completely, then store in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Serve with a dollop of sour cream, fresh herbs like dill or parsley, and crusty bread for a complete meal.
Yes, add all ingredients except the beans to the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. Stir in the beans 30 minutes before serving.
Omit the potatoes and use extra cabbage or other low-carb vegetables like zucchini. Ensure the broth is low-carb as well.
Beef is traditional, but you can also use chicken, turkey, or pork for a different flavor profile while still keeping the soup hearty.
Absolutely! Feel free to add celery, bell peppers, or tomatoes for extra flavor and nutrition.

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