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A white bowl filled with the soup. The dish is topped with some green chopped dill and half of the boiled egg.

Green Borscht (Ukrainian sorrel/spinach soup)

Nataliia
Delicious green borscht is one of the most popular Ukrainian soups I always recommend trying. It is a refreshing, light, and flavorful sour soup that can be enjoyed hot or cold.
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Eastern European, Ukrainian
Servings 4
Calories 221 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large pot
  • 1 set of measuring spoons
  • 1 cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 medium potatoes
  • 1 large carrot
  • 1 small onion or half of the medium
  • 10 sorrel leaves or chopped spinach+lemon (*see notes below)
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 Tablespoon ghee butter or olive oil
  • 4 cups filtered water
  • 2 teaspoons "Better than bouillon" (vegetables flavor)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt by taste
  • 1 Tablespoon sour cream for serving
  • ½ hard boiled egg for serving
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper for serving

Instructions
 

  • Cube carrots and potatoes. Dice onions. Chop sorrel and dill finely and set it aside.
  • Add ghee butter to the large pot and heat it over medium heat. Add onions and cook until translucent for about 3 minutes stirring often. Add carrots and cook for another 3 minutes.
  • Add water, cubed potatoes, bay leaves and bouillon base. Bring to boil, cover and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the vegetables are fully cooked.
  • Add chopped sorrel and dill. Stir, cover, and let it rest for at least 10 minutes before serving. If not using sorrel, add ½ cup of chopped spinach and a tablespoon of lemon juice instead.
  • Serve with chopped or halved boiled egg and a dollop of sour cream.

Notes

  • you can use any kind of broth instead of water. Omit the bouillon when using the broth.
  • if you do not have sorrel, add ½ cup of chopped green spinach and a Tablespoon (or more by taste) of lemon juice.
  • let the soup sit covered for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Nutritional facts are for information purposes only, and not to be considered medical advice. 
  • For accurate nutrition information, weigh all ingredients and use a special app to calculate the calories and macro-nutrients.

Nutrition

Calories: 221kcalCarbohydrates: 23.4gProtein: 8.2gFat: 10.8gSodium: 246.2mgFiber: 2.2gSugar: 2g
Keyword green borscht, sorrel borscht
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