Where’s my big spoon? 7 traditional soups of Russian cuisine

In every person’s life there is a story about soup from childhood. Someone was forced to finish eating the last spoon with all the manipulations, in the hope that he would not leave power on the plate. And someone like the author of this text was caught red-handed trying to feed his dog. But let’s be honest, you have to get chronic gastritis or get poisoned at least once in one of the fast food restaurants to appreciate the beauty of this dish. That’s when you will understand that there is nothing better in this world than chicken noodle soup.

In general, soups have a special place in national culture. And some of its species are known all over the world. We decided to compile seven of the most popular soups of Russian cuisine, which you will definitely want to try after reading. They also added the names of Moscow restaurants that you can try. Save so you don’t lose it.

cabbage soup

When we were kids, a bowl of cabbage soup seemed like a terrible thing to us. Remember what it smells like in the kitchen when it’s cooked. But as it turned out, there is nothing wrong with this: the main thing is to add fresh cabbage, meat and boil the water. By the way, cabbage soup is one of the oldest in Russia. They also performed a special social duty, as they united the peasants and wealthy boyars.

Where to try:

#SiberianSiberia. Shchi daily from sauerkraut with mushrooms in a pot (580 rub.)

“Matryoshka”. Rakhmanovsky green cabbage soup with sturgeon (890 rubles)

Uhvat. Daily soup from sauerkraut under a crust of bread (780 rubles)

Solyanka

If there’s any Russian food that scares foreigners, it’s jelly and hodgepodge. But let’s be honest, our soup is created and cooked on the same principle as English breakfast. We put everything that happens in a pan, and then we will figure it out. And so the “complex team” appeared. Because everything ingenious is simple.

Where to try:

Dr. Zhivago Mixed meat hodgepodge (550 rub.)

“Eat hinkali, drink wine.” Meat hodgepodge with sour cream (510 rub.)

ear

We are sure that very few people in childhood adored the ear. Agree, this dish will be more appreciated by people of conscious age. And especially those who love to hike. In general, the ear is the most capricious soup in cooking. You can cook only in special non-oxidizing containers, but in no case on aluminum or cast iron. And only use fresh fish. Otherwise, it will turn out not ears, but a simple fish soup.

Where to try:

savva Fish soup with sturgeon (950 rubles)

“Babylon”. Black Sea fish soup (820 rubles)

Drinks @ Dinner Finnish fish soup (740 rubles)

borsch

Borscht is in no way inferior to the famous French onion soup in its worldwide popularity. And in the The Fashion Vibes edition, this is the best lunch you can think of. Borscht is served both in fast food chains and in expensive restaurants. So you can be sure that this dish is equally appreciated in businesses of different levels.

Where to try:

shagal Borscht with duck confit and matsoni (750 rubles)

beluga Borscht with duck and bun (950 rub.)

“Coffee Craze”. Beetroot soup with meat (590 rubles)

Okroska

The traditional cold summer soup that divides people into two is also among our choices. Agree, there is something wonderful in the discussion about what to do after all: kvass or kefir. There is one thing that is bad – okroshka appears in restaurants for only three months. We hope you managed to eat that much this season for next year.

Where to try:

niki. Okroshka on dark and white kvass with crayfish tails (950 rubles)

“Gorynych”. Okroshka on rye kvass with beef bacon (520 rub.)

“Northerns”. Okroshka with buttermilk kvass (1200 rubles)

Rassolnik

It is easy to guess that the pickle is the same soup prepared from pickled cucumbers. True, meat, pearl barley and vegetables are also added to the pan. Agree, it looks like an anti-hangover recipe for the morning after a party. We tried; saves just like Tom Yum.

Where to try:

Marie Vanna. Rassolnik with beef kidneys (460 rub.)

Bibirevo. Rassolnik a la Leningrad (480 rubles)

Mushroom soup

The best dish imaginable on a rainy autumn day is mushroom soup. And yet for those who do not eat meat, this is a real salvation. Rich broth completely quenches hunger, and mushrooms help strengthen immunity. We love to order mushroom soup, especially during the “silent hunt” season, when restaurants prepare special menus with seasonal products.

Where to try:

Mushrooms. Cream of forest mushroom soup (590 rub.)

“FOREST.” Mushroom stew with smoked sour cream (690 rub.)