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Popular Russian Soup Recipes
Russian soups are quite well-liked and they are normally served in the afternoon. Mixed meat soup and vegetable soup are also well loved and these soups are usually topped with a dollop of sour cream.
Meat, potatoes, and cabbage are amongst the most typical elements in Russian soup recipes. Chicken soup recipes are well-liked in Russia and “kuryniy soup” is a delicious Russian chicken soup, which is served with rye bread. This chicken soup recipe is produced with vegetable broth and consists of chicken meat as properly as vegetables and clean herbs.
Mushroom soup is also a Russian favorite and this is made with refreshing mushrooms. The drinking water in which the mushrooms are cooked is changed numerous times in the course of the cooking course of action. It is garnished with dill and sour cream and is normally produced from sausages or some kind of meat.
Borscht – The Most Famous Russian Soup
Borscht is possibly the most well-known soup from the Soviet Union and it is bright red in color. It contains beets, potatoes, onion, garlic, cabbage, carrots, dill and much more. This Russian soup recipe makes two quarts of soup. Beef, kidney, ham, and incredibly hot dogs are utilized for the meat content and onions, olives, tomatoes, capers and much more are added for texture and flavor. Serve this soup with a dollop of sour cream, in the typical Russian style.
If you want to substitute any of the meats, that is fine. Perhaps you are a fan of chicken soup recipes, in which case you can use chicken instead of the very hot dogs or kidney.
Like a lot of other Russian soup recipes, this 1 is finest when you make it a day in advance, chill it overnight in the refrigerator and then warm it up and serve it the following day, since this lets the flavors combine better and the soup will have a superior taste.
two 1/2 lbs beef chuck on the bone
one/4 lbs hotdogs, in 1/4 inch slices
one veal kidney
1 tablespoon capers
a couple of chopped onions
6 cups water
4 oz pickled mushrooms
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
one/two teaspoon black pepper
one/two cup chopped, pitted black olives
one teaspoon salt
one tablespoon tomato paste
1/two sliced lemon
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Fact Sheets Home Health Care
Home health care helps seniors live independently for as long as possible, given the limits of their medical condition. It covers a wide range of services and can often delay the need for long-term nursing home care.
More specifically, home health care may include occupational and physical therapy, speech therapy, and even skilled nursing. It may involve helping the elderly with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and eating. Or it may include assistance with cooking, cleaning, other housekeeping jobs, and monitoring one’s daily regimen of prescription and over-the-counter medications.
At this point, it is important to understand the difference between home health care and home care services. Although they sound the same (and home health care may include some home care services), home health care is more medically oriented. While home care typically includes chore and housecleaning services, home health care usually involves helping seniors recover from an illness or injury. That is why the people who provide home health care are often licensed practical nurses, therapists, or home health aides. Most work for home health agencies, hospitals, or public health departments that are licensed by the state.
How Do I Make Sure That Home Health Care Is Quality Care?
As with any important purchase, it is always a good idea to talk with friends, neighbors, and your local area agency on aging to learn more about the home health care agencies in your community.
In looking for a home health care agency, the following 20 questions can be used to help guide your search:
How long has the agency been serving this community?
Does the agency have any printed brochures describing the services it offers and how much they cost? If so, get one.
Is the agency an approved Medicare provider?
Is the quality of care certified by a national accrediting body such as the Joint Commission for the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations?
Does the agency have a current license to practice (if required in the state where you live)?
Does the agency offer seniors a “Patients’ Bill of Rights” that describes the rights and responsibilities of both the agency and the senior being cared for?
Does the agency write a plan of care for the patient (with input from the patient, his or her doctor and family), and update the plan as necessary?
Does the care plan outline the patient’s course of treatment, describing the specific tasks to be performed by each caregiver?
How closely do supervisors oversee care to ensure quality?
Will agency caregivers keep family members informed about the kind of care their loved one is getting?
Are agency staff members available around the clock, seven days a week, if necessary?
Does the agency have a nursing supervisor available to provide on-call assistance 24 hours a day?
How does the agency ensure patient confidentiality?
How are agency caregivers hired and trained?
What is the procedure for resolving problems when they occur, and who can I call with questions or complaints?
How does the agency handle billing?
Is there a sliding fee schedule based on ability to pay, and is financial assistance available to pay for services?
Will the agency provide a list of references for its caregivers?
Who does the agency call if the home health care worker cannot come when scheduled?
What type of employee screening is done?
When purchasing home health care directly from an individual provider (instead of through an agency), it is even more important to screen the person thoroughly. This should include an interview with the home health caregiver to make sure that he or she is qualified for the job. You should request references. Also, prepare for the interview by making a list if any special needs the senior might have. For example, you would want to note whether the elderly patient needs help getting into or out of a wheelchair. Clearly, if this is the case, the home health caregiver must be able to provide that assistance. The screening process will go easier if you have a better idea of what you are looking for first.
Another thing to remember is that it always helps to look ahead, anticipate changing needs, and have a backup plan for special situations. Since every employee occasionally needs time off (or a vacation), it is unrealistic to assume that one home health care worker will always be around to provide care. Seniors or family members who hire home health workers directly may want to consider interviewing a second part-time or on-call person who can be available when the primary caregiver cannot be. Calling an agency for temporary respite care also may help to solve this problem (see the Respite Care fact sheet for more information about these services).
Quick Vegetable Soup Recipe
Vegetable Soup is one of the most popular soups. Think of this as a what-have-you soup with infinite and easy variations. You’re looking for a mix of vegetables, always with tomato, though combining “hard” and “soft” vegetables improves the results. If you have an old piece of Parmesan lying around, cut the rind into small pieces and add it along with the first batch of vegetables; it’ll become chewy during cooking and is not only edible but (not surprisingly) delicious. Recipe makes 4 to 6 servings. Preparation time is about 45 to 60 minutes. Follow this directions carefully:
QUICK VEGETABLE SOUP RECIPE
INGREDIENTS :
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, peeled and diced
- ½ cup chopped prosciutto or other ham (optional)
- 1 ½ to 2 cups hard vegetables, like potatoes, winter squash, parsnips, or turnips, peeled if necessary and cut into smaller than ½ -inch dice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 6 cups chicken, beef, or vegetable stock or water
- 1 cup peeled, seeded, and chopped tomato (canned is fine; include the juices)
- 1 ½ to 2 cups soft vegetables, like green beans, cooked dried beans, zucchini or summer squash, or dark, leafy greens like kale or collards, cut into smaller than ½ inch dice
- ½ cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
DIRECTIONS :
- Put 3 tablespoons of the oil into a large, deep pot over medium heat. When hot, add the onion, carrot, and celery. Cook, stirring, until the onion softens, about 5 minutes. Add the ham if you’re using it and cook, stirring, for another 3 minutes.
- Add the hard vegetables and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, for a minute or two, then add the stock and the tomato; bring to a boil, then lower the heat so the mixture bubbles gently. Cook, stirring every now and then, until the vegetables are fairly soft and the tomato is broken up, about 15 minutes. (At this point, you may refrigerate the soup, covered, for up to 2 days; reheat before proceeding.) Add the soft vegetables and the parsley and adjust the heat once again so the mixture simmers.
- Cook until all the vegetables are very tender, about 15 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, and serve, passing the cheese at the table if you like.
Recipe for Pistou
Traditionally you’d use pesto with a whole lot of garlic here: Stir in ½ cup or more of freshly made traditional pesto or any of its variations.
Recipe for Pasta and Bean Soup (Pasta e Fagioli)
Use about half as much of the vegetables and add 2 cups cooked beans kidney, white, borlotti, chickpeas, cannellini, or a mixture with the soft vegetables. With them, add ½ to 1 cup small uncooked pasta, like tubetti, or larger pasta broken into bits. About 5 minutes before serving, stir in a teaspoon (or more, to taste) of minced garlic.
Recipe for White Bean and Bread Soup (Ribolitta)
Recipe for Spicy Indian Vegetable Soup (Mulligatawny)
Leave this chunky and brothy or puree it: Substitute neutral oil, like grape seed or corn, for the olive oil. Skip the ham. Add 1 teaspoon each ground cumin and turmeric and cook with the onion in Step 1. Add 2 tablespoons curry powder along with the soft vegetables. Substitute cilantro for the parsley and omit the Parmesan.
Follow this directions very carefully and you will be surprised how nice this recipe is. Lots of fun preparing this recipe and bon apetit.
