Bean Soup with Peppers

A very delicious Kuban-style rassolnik made with pork offal (kidneys and heart), beans, a small amount of tomato, and an original dressing of mashed lard with garlic.

This hearty buckwheat soup with pork and canned beans is an excellent dish for a home-cooked meal. It is very simple to prepare, with no need to soak or boil the beans separately. The pieces of pork give the soup a bright flavor and pair pleasantly with the vegetables. Buckwheat and canned beans make the soup very filling and nutritious, tomato paste adds a touch of tartness, and herbs provide a delightful aroma.

Although this mushroom soup is lean, it turns out very thick, rich, hearty, and aromatic.

Spicy chicken soup will help you warm up, keep you full all day, and delight with its vibrant colors during the colder months. This first course does not include potatoes, but the rich chicken broth, along with canned beans and corn, makes the dish hearty, nutritious, and delicious. Chili pepper adds spiciness, and tomato paste provides a slight tartness, which is mellowed by the rich cream.