Schi Russian Cabbage Soup
This is a thick, hearty, stew-like soup that is traditionally served with boiled potatoes; my mother's family came from russia and always made this soup. It's great to put on the stove or in the crockpot in the late morning, do a big project in the meantime, and serve for supper.
Steps
In a medium-to-large stewpot or crockpot , layer the above ingredients in the following order: bacon , 1 / 4 of the cabbage , 1 / 4 of the sauerkraut , 1 / 4 of the tomatoes , 1 / 4 of the barley.
Layer the remaining cabbage , sauerkraut , tomatoes and barley in the same amounts and order.
If there appears to be insufficient tomato juice , add about 1 cup water.
Salt and pepper if desired.
Cover , cook on high for about 20 minutes , then reduce heat to simmer and cook for an additional 3-5 hours , checking occasionally to make sure your heat is low enough that the soup does not burn.
Ingredients
cabbage, sauerkraut, bacon, tomatoes, barley