Traditional Russian Sauerkraut Soup

**Traditional Russian Sauerkraut Soup (Shchi) – A Hearty Taste of Slavic Comfort 🍲🇷🇺**

Few dishes evoke the rustic warmth and soul of Russian cuisine quite like **Shchi**, the beloved **Traditional Russian Sauerkraut Soup**. Passed down through generations, this simple yet flavorful soup is a celebration of affordable, nourishing ingredients that come together to create something deeply comforting — especially in cold weather.

Made with tangy **sauerkraut**, tender **meat or mushrooms**, and a medley of aromatic vegetables and spices, this soup is a staple of Russian households. Whether you’re seeking a taste of tradition or a new way to enjoy fermented foods, Shchi delivers bold flavor, nutrition, and old-world charm in every spoonful.

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### 🌟 Why You’ll Love This Soup

– **Tangy and savory**: Sauerkraut adds depth, brightness, and gut-healthy probiotics.
– **Deeply satisfying**: Rich broth, meat or mushrooms, and slow-simmered veggies make it a complete meal.
– **Comfort food classic**: Ideal for chilly evenings or when you’re in need of something warm and healing.
– **Simple ingredients, big flavor**: Uses pantry staples and transforms them with time and care.
– **Naturally dairy-free and easily made vegan**.

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### 🧾 Ingredients

*(Traditional meat-based version – vegan option below)*

– 2 tablespoons sunflower oil or butter
– 1 medium onion, finely chopped
– 1 medium carrot, grated
– 2 cups sauerkraut, drained (rinse slightly for milder flavor, optional)
– 1 medium potato, diced
– 1/2 small head of green cabbage, shredded (optional for balance)
– 6 cups beef or chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegan version)
– 300–400g (10–14 oz) beef (brisket or stew meat), pork ribs, or chicken thighs – or mushrooms for a vegan version
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1–2 bay leaves
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Fresh dill or parsley for garnish
– Sour cream for serving (optional, but traditional)

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