Ingredients
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Water – 2 qts (2 l)
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Garlic Broth – 2 qts (2 l)
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Cauliflower – 1 head
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Broccoli – 1 head
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Kosher Salt – to taste
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Carrots – 4
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Potatoes – 2 ½ lb (1 ⅛ kg)
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OatsRolled– 1 cup
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Dill – to taste
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Parsley – to taste
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For the Garlic Broth
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Water – 2 qts (2 l)
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Garlic – 2 heads
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Olive Oil – to taste
Recipe
This Russian-style vegetable soup recipe features such staple vegetables as cauliflower, broccoli, potatoes, and carrots. With some rolled oats to thicken the dish, plus a quick garlic broth, your warming meal will be ready in no time.
Don’t be discouraged by the humbleness of the ingredients. Although they may seem dull to the point of boredom, they yield a surprisingly luscious dish with a silky texture. Moreover, it sports a well-rounded flavor and a few heads of healthsome vegetables. This nourishing and comforting Russian vegetable soup will make a superb addition to your dinner rotation. After all, there’s nothing simpler than popping veggies in a pot and letting them simmer until it’s time to eat.
Steps
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Prepare the Garlic BrothThoroughly scrub two garlic heads and let them dry. Cut them in half around the equator. |
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Heat a large pot and add a little oil. Add the halved garlic, cut sides down, and cook, occasionally stirring, until aromatic, about 3 minutes. |
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Once the garlic is aromatic, add water. Bring to a boil before reducing the heat to a simmer. Simmer for about an hour. Strain into a clean pot, making sure to remove all of the garlic pieces. If necessary, add more water to replace any that has evaporated; season to taste. |
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Prepare the SoupPeel carrots and grate them on the large side of the grater; dice potatoes into ½-inch pieces. |
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Combine water and the garlic broth in a pot and bring to a boil. |
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Meanwhile, trim the base off the cauliflower, break it into florets, and chop them into ½-inch bits. Do the same with broccoli. |
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Once the broth has begun to simmer, taste it and season it with salt. Add the vegetables. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, uncovered, for 30 minutes. |
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Stir in rolled oats and cook for another 20 minutes before adding chopped herbs. Remove from the heat, taste, and season if needed. |
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Spoon the Russian-style vegetable soup into bowls, stir a pat of butter into each, and top with sour cream. |
Can you think of anything cozier than curling up on the couch with a hot bowl of soup on a chilly winter day? Enjoy every moment of this simple pleasure, and share the Russian vegetable soup recipe with your friends!
