Quick Sorrel Soup (Shchavel Borscht)

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    50 mins

  • Servings

    8 servings

  • Calories

    92 kcal

  • Course

    Soup

  • Cuisine

    Russian, Ukrainian

Quick Sorrel Soup (Shchavel Borscht)

Sorrel Soup is a classic Russian/Ukrainian soup that’s loaded with potatoes, greens and veggies. Serve it hot with a big dollop of sour cream.

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Ingredients

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  • 4 tbsp oil
  • 1/2 onion chopped
  • 1 carrot grated
  • 4 qt water or broth
  • 5 medium potatoes
  • 2 hard boiled eggs
  • 2 cups sorrel chopped
  • 2 scallions chopped
  • 2 tbsp Dill diced
  • 1 tbsp salt adjsut to taste
  • 1 tsp pepper adjust to taste
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Instructions

  1. In large pot, sautée carrots and onions with 4 tablespoons of cooking oil. Sautée until vegetables are soft (7-10 minutes).
  2. Add water to the pot and bring it to a boil.
  3. Cut potatoes into one inch cubes. Add potatoes into boiling water and let it cook for 15 minutes.
  4. Dice hard boiled eggs, scallions, dill and sorrel.
  5. Add green onions, eggs and dill to the soup, let it cook for about five minutes. Add sorrel to the soup. Remove soup from the heat and let it sit for about 10 minutes.
  6. Soup is best when it is served warm. Optionally, add a dollop of sour cream to it before serving.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 92kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 47mg (16%) Sodium 918mg (38%) Potassium 58mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1676IU (34%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 27mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 92 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 92kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 47mg 16%
Sodium 918mg 38%
Potassium 58mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 1676IU 34%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 27mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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