Green Borscht (Sorrel Soup)

Name: Green Borscht (Sorrel Soup)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h
Cuisine: European, Eastern European
Ingredients: 1/2 chicken; 1 onion; 2 bay leaves; 1 parsnip; 1/2tsp black pepper seeds; 2.5lt water; 2 bunch of sorrel(200g); 1 bunch dill 50g; 1 bunch coriander 50g; 1bunch spring onion 50g; 1bunch parsley 50g; 4 eggs (hard-boiled); 2 potatoes; 1tbsp Vegeta; Salt to taste; Pepper to taste

6 steps

Prep:30minCook:1h 30min

This Green Borscht (Sorrel Soup) has a bright, lemony flavour and is very popular in Ukraine and other Eastern European countries. It is so delicious and perfect for spring. Please check the recipe source for the video.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:04:03 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories224.7 kcal (11%)

Total Fat11.8 g (17%)

Carbs13.2 g (5%)

Sugars1.8 g (2%)

Protein16.6 g (33%)

Sodium358.2 mg (18%)

Fiber3 g (11%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

8 servings

For the broth:

0.5chicken

1onion

2bay leaves

1parsnip

½ tspblack pepper seeds

2.5 ltwater

For the Borscht:

200gsorrel

50gdill

50gcoriander

50gspring onion

50gparsley

1 Tbspvegeta

Instructions

Step 1

For the broth, in a large pot place the chicken, onion, parsnip, bay leaves and black pepper seeds, add water and bring it to a boil. Then lower the heat and cook for about 1.5 hours.

Step 2

When the broth is almost ready, chop all herbs, eggs, and cut the potatoes into cubes.

Step 3

Remove the chicken from the broth and shred it. Discard the onion, parsnip and bay leaves.

Step 4

Add Vegeta, salt and pepper to the broth. Add potatoes and cook until ready. Then add shredded chicken, all herbs, eggs and bring it to a boil. Taste again for seasoning, add additional salt and pepper if needed.

Step 5

Remove from the heat and let it rest for 30minutes.

Step 6

Serve with sour cream and enjoy!

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