Russian Traditional Shchi with Sauerkraut and root vegetables! 100 years old recipe!

Shchi is a Russian-style cabbage soup.
When sauerkraut is used instead, the soup is called sour shchi.

Traditionally, shchi appeared in Kievan Rus around 9th century, soon after cabbage was introduced from Byzantium. The recipe, however, differed in many aspects and was not popularized until late 16th century.
Today I would like to share my grandmother's recipe, which was passed on to her by her mother. So it is very special.

RUSSIAN SOUR SHCHI RECIPE

For beef broth you will need:

1lb beef shank
2 lb flank or sirloin beef
1 onion
1 parsnip
1 carrot
2 celery stalks
Spices: peppercorns, bay leaves and coriander
salt and pepper to taste, dry herbs.
Make beef broth as directed in the video.

For the sauté you will need:
1 onion(cubed)
1 carrot(shredded)
1 parsnip(shredded)
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 cup tomato puree
salt and pepper to taste

Sauté everything and set aside.

For the soup you will need:

2 medium carrots
1 medium parsnip
1 medium celery root
4-5 medium potatoes
2 small turnips
1 medium onion
1 bunch dill
1 bunch parsley
salt and pepper to taste.

For serving soup you will need:
Sour cream
chopped green onion

I used 8.5 qz pot

You can divide all ingredients in half if you do not have to make that much!
Enjoy!
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