Various soups

A journey of flavors and nutrition, beetroot, yeast, or plum jam – these different ingredients not only form the basis of various soups, but they also make them nutritious and flavorful. For instance, plum jam soup is an excellent choice if you are looking for something unique. Interestingly, its preparation is reminiscent of Old Czech music. In addition, beetroot, cabbage, and meat are the key elements of borscht, while cabbage and potatoes constitute the main ingredients of slush. Clearly, there is something for everyone in the world of soups!

Types of various soups

• Borscht: a traditional Russian and Ukrainian soup made with beetroot, cabbage, and meat.
• Couračka krkonošská: a soup with cabbage and potatoes, typical of the Krkonoše region.
• Yeast soup a great choice for those seeking nutritious and diverse ingredients.
• Plum jam soup: a sweet soup, ideal for those who enjoy sweeter dishes, especially in winter.

YEAST SOUP

Easy and delicious, do you often have leftover yeast from baking? If so, you can transform it into a delicious soup! Indeed, all you need are simple ingredients, such as onion, yeast, broth, root vegetables, and jam.

Ingredients

• 40 grams of yeast
• 1 onion
• 3 tablespoons grated root vegetables (carrots, parsley, celery)
• salt
• cumin
• 1 tablespoon millet
• lard
• 1 liter of water
• chives
• fried bun – croutons

Preparation

1. First, crumble the yeast into a bowl. Then, peel the onion and root vegetables. After that, finely chop the onion and grate the vegetables coarsely.
2. Next, sauté the onion in lard until it starts to turn golden. At this point, add the yeast and stir until it begins to roast.
3. Now, pour in hot water (cold water works too) and add salt, cumin, vegetables, and millet. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to one-third and cook for 12 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
4. Meanwhile, cut older bread into 1 x 1 cm cubes and fry them in a dry pan over low heat until crispy. Finally, add sliced chives to the soup and serve with croutons.

^{Our tip}

Instead of discarding older bread, turn it into crispy croutons. Not only does this minimize waste, but it also adds texture to your soup. In fact, children often call them “chips” because of their satisfying crunch!

For more recipes and tips for soups, see soups section. Benefits of consuming yeast and its effects on health.