Sour Cabbage Soup Hearty Eastern European Sour Cabbage Soup Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil or butter 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 carrots, diced 1 celery stalk, diced 3 cups sour cabbage (sauerkraut), drained and chopped 5 cups vegetable or chicken broth 1 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional) 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon paprika Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup sour cream (for serving) Fresh dill or parsley for garnish Directions: Heat oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5–7 minutes, until softened. Stir in the chopped sour cabbage, paprika, and caraway seeds. Cook for 2–3 minutes, allowing the flavors to mingle. Pour in the broth, add the bay leaf, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let the soup simmer for 30–35 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the soup is flavorful. Remove the bay leaf, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, topped with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh dill or parsley. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 35 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes Kcal: 190 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #sourcabbage #sauerkrautrecipes #comfortsoup #easternEuropeanfood #traditionalrecipes #tangysoup #homemadesoup #fermentedcabbage #cabbagelover #heartymeals #vegetablesoup #vegetarianfriendly #soupseason #winterwarmers #oldworldcooking #heritagerecipes #tangyflavors #brothbased #classiccomfortfood #soupinspo There’s no soup like a tangy, bold, and hearty Sour Cabbage Soup It's cozy, traditional, and full of fermented flavor!

Classic Italian Pastina Soup Cozy Italian Pastina Soup with Egg, Parmesan, and Broth Ingredients: 6 cups chicken broth 3/4 cup pastina (tiny star pasta or acini di pepe) 1 egg 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon butter Salt and black pepper to taste Fresh parsley for garnish (optional) Directions: In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil over medium heat. Add pastina and cook according to package instructions (typically 5–7 minutes), stirring occasionally. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and grated Parmesan cheese. Once the pastina is tender, reduce the heat to low. Slowly drizzle in the egg-cheese mixture while stirring the soup gently to create silky egg ribbons. Stir in butter and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and extra Parmesan if desired. Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes Kcal: 170 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #pastinasoup #italiancooking #comfortfood #homemadesoup #easysouprecipes #italianrecipes #souprecipeoftheday #quickdinners #soupszn #pastinawithegg #traditionalitalian #parmesanlovers #familycomfortfood #classicitalian #brothbasedsoup #lightmeals #kidfriendlysoup #cheesysoup #italiansoups #pastinalove This Classic Italian Pastina Soup is the comfort food your soul’s been craving Simple, warm, and ready in 15 minutes!

Kashmiri Chicken Yakhni Fragrant Kashmiri Chicken in Yogurt-Based Yakhni Gravy Ingredients: 1.5 lbs bone-in chicken pieces 1 cup plain yogurt (full-fat, whisked) 2 tablespoons mustard oil (or ghee) 1 large onion, thinly sliced 5–6 garlic cloves, minced 1-inch piece of ginger, grated 4–5 green cardamom pods 2 black cardamoms 1 cinnamon stick 4 cloves 1 bay leaf 1/2 teaspoon ground fennel 1/2 teaspoon ground dry ginger 1/4 teaspoon turmeric (optional for color) Salt to taste 4 cups water Fresh coriander or mint for garnish (optional) Directions: Heat mustard oil in a deep pot until it begins to smoke slightly, then lower the heat. Add cardamoms, cloves, cinnamon, and bay leaf. Sauté for 30 seconds. Add sliced onions and cook until golden brown. Stir in ginger and garlic, sauté for a minute. Add the chicken pieces and cook on medium heat for 7–8 minutes until lightly browned. Pour in water, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until chicken is tender. In a separate bowl, whisk the yogurt with ground fennel, dry ginger, turmeric, and salt. Slowly add the yogurt mix into the pot while stirring continuously to prevent curdling. Simmer the yakhni uncovered for another 8–10 minutes on low heat until the broth slightly thickens and becomes fragrant. Garnish with coriander or mint before serving. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 40 minutes | Total Time: 55 minutes Kcal: 390 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #kashmirifood #chickenyakhni #indianrecipes #comfortingcurry #yogurtgravy #northindianflavors #soulfulindianfood #kashmiricuisine #traditionalindianrecipes #heartymeals #spicedchicken #authenticflavors #slowcookedgoodness #easyindianrecipes #kashmirichicken #homecookedbliss #indianbrothbased #flavorpacked #regionalindianfood #desimeal 🍲 Cozy comfort in every bite—this Kashmiri Chicken Yakhni is rich, soulful, and deeply aromatic. Slow-cooked with yogurt and spices for a soothing, traditional dish. ✨🍗