Shchi... - Secret World

Fedorovsky embankment, Nizhnij Novgorod, Nizhegorodskaya oblast', Russia, 603000

by Francesca Solomon

Shchi is a deceptively simple soup with a complex taste. What may look like a simple cabbage soup is actually a filling but light soup made from sauerkraut, cabbage, or other green leaves. Shchi is an integral part of Russian cuisine, and has been eaten almost daily for centuries in Russia. Enjoy a bowl of shchi with sour cream and a slice of dark rye bread for a dish straight from Russian history.