Shchi

Name: Shchi
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 110 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs beef chuck roast, cubed; 8 cups water; 1 head green cabbage, shredded; 2 russet potatoes, diced; 1 yellow onion, chopped; 2 carrot, grated; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 bay leaves; 1 tsp black peppercorns; 2 tsp salt

A traditional cabbage soup with beef chuck, root vegetables, and herbs boiled in a clear broth.

110 minMediumServes 6280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs beef chuck roast, cubed
8 cups water
1 head green cabbage, shredded
2 russet potatoes, diced
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 carrot, grated
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 bay leaves
1 tsp black peppercorns
2 tsp salt

Instructions

1

In a large pot, combine 1.5 lbs cubed beef chuck roast and 8 cups water over medium-high heat.
2

Bring to a simmer, skim off foam, cover, and cook for 60 minutes until meat reaches 160F.
3

Heat 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a skillet and saute 1 chopped yellow onion and 2 grated carrot for 7 minutes until softened.
4

Add 2 diced russet potatoes, 1 head shredded green cabbage, sauteed vegetables, 2 bay leaves, 1 tsp black peppercorns, and 2 tsp salt to the pot.
5

Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes until cabbage is tender and beef internal temperature reaches 195F.

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Questions

What is Shchi?

A traditional cabbage soup with beef chuck, root vegetables, and herbs boiled in a clear broth. This reference files it under Russian soup: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 110 minutes start to finish.

What internal temperature should Shchi reach?

For Shchi, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 2. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork. The target internal temperature is 195 F (about 90 C), given in step 5. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I make Shchi dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Shchi is 2 tbsp unsalted butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Shchi low-carb?

A serving of Shchi carries 18 g of carbohydrate, 4 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 90 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 18 percent.

How do I store and reheat Shchi?

Refrigerate Shchi for up to four days. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it. The potatoes turn grainy in the freezer, so this one is better kept in the refrigerator.

Serve it with

Buckwheat Kasha with Mushrooms side
Mushrooms under a Fur Coat salad
Gigantes Plaki (Baked Giant Beans in Tomato) side

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