Cooking delicious cabbage soup that will delight the whole family is a real skill of experienced housewives.
However, this can always be learned.
Therefore, it is worth finding out the main secrets of this classic soup, says Yulia Arkhipova, an expert on culinary issues of the online publication BelNovosti.
What do they consist of?
Selecting Cabbage
Despite the fact that shchi can be made from any cabbage, the most delicious and characteristic soup will be one based on autumn varieties.
That's why cabbage soup is especially tasty during the cold season.
Secret gas station
Everyone knows that soup has a characteristic flavor that cannot be confused with anything else. In order to achieve the desired effect, a special dressing must be added to the dish.
You can use brine from pickled mushrooms or sauerkraut.
Languor
In order for the shchi to be especially tasty, it is worth giving up haste. It is customary not only to boil the soup, but also to simmer it in the oven at low temperatures.
Expert: Julia Arkhipova
