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Shchi - Russian cabbage soup

Shchi is one of the oldest Russian soups with a history spanning over a thousand years. The base is cabbage (fresh or sauerkraut) in a meat broth with potatoes and vegetables.

The sauerkraut version is more popular in winter, while the summer one made from fresh cabbage is lighter. It is served with sour cream and dark bread. A proverb says that shchi and kasha are the foundation of Russian life.

Shchi - Russian cabbage soup
  • Shchi have a history in Russian cuisine spanning more than a thousand years.
  • There are two main versions: from fresh cabbage (summer) and sauerkraut (winter).
  • Traditionally cooked in a clay pot and served with sour cream.
  • A Russian proverb says that shchi and kasha are the foundation of Russian life.
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