Have you ever tasted real Ukrainian borscht? A hearty soup made of beef or pork stock, beets, cabbage and potatoes. If not, here is an authentic recipe that my mother and grandmother used throughout my childhood. If you like this borscht recipe, try my other Russian dishes like Beef Stroganoff or Russian Meat Dumplings Pelmeni….
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Ham and Pea Soup
This recipe for ham and pea soup is easy, delicious and satisfying. Make a large batch on Sunday night and enjoy all week long for a quick and nutritious lunch! When I was growing up there was always a batch of soup in the fridge that lasted us from Monday to Friday. It was a…
Hearty Mulligatawny Soup
My version of the famous mulligatawny soup is much quicker and simpler. Made with leftover roast chicken or turkey this soup is perfect to repurpose those leftovers! I’ve been enjoying my recently discovered love for soups and it’s been fun to experiment with flavours. Don’t get me wrong I’ve been cooking soups since I was…
Restorative Beef and Cabbage Soup (Shchi)
This restorative beef and cabbage soup will give you the energy you need in the dead of winter! I am sure we are not the only family longing for something healthier right after all the Christmas and New Year’s Eve festivities. We are also probably not alone in our desire for comfort food, which is…
Russian Frikadeller Soup (Meatball Soup)
The easiest and the loveliest this Russian frikadeller soup needs to be in your recipe box! Every time I try to recreate my mum’s recipes I think that I am forgetting something. There is just no way that a handful of very ordinary ingredients can create such delicious flavour! And every time I come back…