10 Traditional Russian Soups (+ Easy Recipes)
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Loading... - Olivia Carrick
- 18 Feb 2022
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I’m not as familiar with Russian soups as I’d like to be, but I’ve made, tested, and loved all ten of the ones I’ve listed here.
Each of them is flavorful and filling, and most of them are relatively nutritious, as well. Additionally, they won’t take a ton of work to make.
You might recognize a few of them (or at least have a familiarity with the word “borscht”), but others will likely be pretty new to you.
That’s okay! One of the best parts of cooking is experimenting and enjoying new food, so give all ten of these Russian soups a try.
1. Russian Potato and Mushroom Leek Soup
This creamy, chunky soup is full of diced potatoes, mushrooms, leeks, carrots, dill, and more. As my dad would say, it’s incredibly hearty – “stick to your ribs” food.
You can top it with more fresh dill, crumbled bits of bacon, your favorite type of cheese, or whatever else you like. However you enjoy your soup, you’ll appreciate this one.
Serve it with some thick, dark bread for the complete experience because this soup is an excellent choice for sopping.
2. Beef, Barley, and Pickle Soup (Rassolnik)
Beef and barley is a reasonably common soup that you can buy in a can from pretty much any grocery store in town. However, beef, barley, and pickles soup is a little less typical.
It still contains the thick, juicy chunks of beef and the other regular ingredients: potatoes, carrots, barley, etc. Additionally, there are pickles. Yes, dill pickles.
It alters the overall flavor of the soup, giving it a noticeable dill taste, making it zestier and less meaty and earthy. You’d think it wouldn’t be a good combination, but it’s pretty great.
Give it a try the next time you’re in the mood for something different.
3. Fish Soup aka Ukha (Russian Classic)
You’d think that fish soup would be full of bold, umami flavor, but surprisingly, it’s pretty mild. It’s a thin broth soup that takes less than an hour to make.
You’ll combine tender chunks of salmon, a fourth cup of rice, carrots, onions, small potatoes, parsley, dill, salt, and pepper.
It’s a bit like vegetable herb soup, only with salmon. You’ll taste the fish a little, but mostly, the soup is herb-flavored and salty (at least mine is; I like a lot of salt). It’s an excellent lunch option.
4. Schavel Borscht (Sorrel Soup)
Schavel borscht, or sorrel soup, is another thin broth soup that’s light, mild, and won’t weigh you down after eating it.
In fact, it’s pretty similar to the fish soup above, but you’ll use chicken or pork instead of fish for this one. You’ll also add a generous portion of schavel, a popular, leafy green veggie.
This soup is nice to serve with a salad or a side of cheese, as it sometimes needs a little something extra with it to fill you up.
5. Shchi- Russian Cabbage Soup (Щи)
If you prefer your soups to have a lot more ingredients in them, give this Russian cabbage soup a try instead. It’ll take only 20 minutes to prepare but another 90 to cook.
And there’s a lot going on in that pot. If you’re looking for something with tons of veggies, this is it. This soup contains cabbage, carrots, onions, mushrooms, potatoes, and more!
It has a very tart, sauerkraut-like flavor, and you can enhance that by serving it with a dollop of sour cream. It has a thin broth, but the chunkiness of the ingredients makes it a very hearty soup. Read More…
