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Green Borscht

A comforting and refreshing Ukrainian soup made with fresh greens, hearty vegetables, and delightful flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Ukrainian
Calories: 150

Ingredients

Vegetable Ingredients

  • 3-4 medium medium potatoes Cubed
  • 1 large carrot Cubed
  • 1 small onion Diced (or half of a medium onion)
  • 10 leaves sorrel Chopped (or use chopped spinach)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4 cups filtered water
  • 2 teaspoons "Better than bouillon" (vegetable flavor)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt To taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper For serving

Serving Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon sour cream For serving
  • ½ hard-boiled egg hard-boiled egg For serving

Cooking Fat

  • 1 tablespoon ghee butter Or olive oil

Method

Preparation

  • Cube the carrots and potatoes. Dice the onions. Chop the sorrel and dill finely, and set them aside.

Cooking

  • In a large pot, add the ghee butter over medium heat. Once hot, add the onions and cook until they become translucent, about 3 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add the carrots and cook for another 3 minutes.
  • Pour in the water, followed by the cubed potatoes, bay leaves, and bouillon base. Bring the mixture to a boil, cover, and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are fully cooked.
  • Stir in the chopped sorrel and dill. Cover and let it rest for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Serving

  • Serve hot with a chopped or halved boiled egg and a dollop of sour cream on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2g

Notes

Use fresh sorrel for the best flavor. If it’s not available, chopped spinach with a touch of lemon juice can work as a great substitute. Adjust the seasoning to your taste.
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