Quick Sorrel Soup (Shchavel Borscht)
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4.8
Quick Sorrel Soup (Shchavel Borscht)
Description
The recipe begins by sautéing grated carrots and chopped onions in neutral oil until softened, developing a mild sweetness. Water (or broth) is added and brought to a boil, into which diced potatoes cook until tender. Hard-boiled eggs, chopped scallions, fresh dill, and chopped sorrel are added near the end of cooking, with sorrel added last and the soup allowed to steep off heat to preserve its color and bright flavor.
Sorrel gives the soup a distinctive sour note balanced by the earthiness of the potatoes and the freshness of the herbs. The texture is a light broth with soft vegetable pieces and tender eggs. Served warm, it makes a refreshing and slightly tangy soup.
Adding a spoonful of sour cream before serving is traditional and complements the tartness of the sorrel while adding creaminess. The soup is easy to prepare and showcases fresh greens in a quick, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1/2 onion chopped
- 1 carrot grated
- 4 qt water or broth
- 5 potato medium
- 2 egg hard boiled
- 2 cups sorrel chopped
- 2 scallions chopped
- 2 tbsp dill diced
- 1 tbsp salt adjsut to taste
- 1 tsp black pepper adjust to taste
Instructions
- In large pot, sautée carrots and onions with 4 tablespoons of cooking oil. Sautée until vegetables are soft (7-10 minutes).
- Add water to the pot and bring it to a boil.
- Cut potatoes into one inch cubes. Add potatoes into boiling water and let it cook for 15 minutes.
- Dice hard boiled eggs, scallions, dill and sorrel.
- 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.
- Soup is best when it is served warm. Optionally, add a dollop of sour cream to it before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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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Overall Rating
4.8
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