What to cook for first course: TOP 5 dishes

First courses are the foundation of a home-cooked meal. They not only warm and satisfy, but also help improve digestion. If you’re unsure what to cook for first course, we at joy-pup have compiled a list of the TOP 5 tried-and-true recipes – simple, delicious, and affordable. Also read about how to cook pasta without meat.

Chicken noodle soup

Ingredients:

• Chicken fillet – 300 g
• Potatoes – 3
• Carrots – 1
• Onion – 1
• Noodles – 70 g
• Salt, pepper, herbs

Preparation:

• Boil the chicken fillet in 2–2.5 liters of water for 20–25 minutes.
• Remove the meat and cut into pieces.
• Add the chopped potatoes to the broth.
• After 10 minutes, add the fried onions and carrots.
• Add the vermicelli and cook for another 5-7 minutes.
• Return the chicken, season with salt, and add the herbs.

Classic Borscht

Ingredients:

• 400 g pork or beef
• 1-2 beets
• 3-4 potatoes
• 200 g cabbage
• 1 carrot, 1 onion each
• 2 tbsp tomato paste

Directions:

• Boil the meat broth for 1-1.5 hours.
• Add the potatoes.
• Separately, fry the onions, carrots, and beets with the tomato paste.
• Add the cabbage and fried onions to the broth.
• Simmer for 15-20 minutes, then add the spices.

Pea Soup with Smoked Meats

Ingredients:

• 200 g peas
• 300 g smoked spare ribs or sausages
• 3 potatoes
• onions, carrots

Directions:

• Soak the peas for 2-3 hours.
• Boil until soft (about 40 minutes).
• Add the potatoes and smoked meats.
• Add the sautéed vegetables.
• Boil for another 15 minutes.

Chicken Cheese Soup

Ingredients:

• 250 g chicken fillet
• 2 processed cheese
• 2-3 potatoes
• 1 carrot

Directions:

• Boil the chicken, remove and chop.
• Add the potatoes to the broth.
• After 10 minutes, add the carrots.
• Add the chopped cheese and stir until melted. Return the chicken and cook to taste.

Light Vegetable Soup

Ingredients:

• Potatoes – 2
• Zucchini – 1
• Carrots – 1
• Broccoli – 150g
• Onions

Directions:

• Add the potatoes to boiling water.
• After 5-7 minutes, add the remaining vegetables.
• Simmer until soft (15-20 minutes).
• Add salt and herbs.

To be continued…