Basic Bouillon

Soup is a mainstay of the Russian cuisine, and the comforting smell of broth simmering on the back burner is encountered in virtually every Russian home. The recipe below is for a basic meat stock, to be served alone as a first course or used as the basis for other, more intricate concoctions. Beef stock, like fish stock, is a staple item in Russian cookery, one that should always be ready for unexpected guests.