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Ukrainian Green Borscht

Classic Ukrainian as well as Russian soup that is so perfect for summer. It's full of healthy greens and great option for lunch or dinner.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 307 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Russian , Ukrainian

Ingredients

  • 64 oz chicken or vegetable broth
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion minced
  • 1 medium carrot grated on a large grater
  • 3 large potatoes cubed
  • 4 cups spinach chopped
  • 1 zucchini cubed
  • 3 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 4 egg hard-boiled and cubed (See the notes)
  • ½ c Parsley or dill chopped
  • salt, pepper to taste
  • sour cream for serving

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven bring chicken broth to a boil and add potatoes. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook for 15 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a medium non-stick skillet and on a medium heat. Add onion and carrot and cook stirring occasionally for 10 minutes.
  3. In a pot with potatoes, add sautéed onion, carrot, zucchini and spinach and continue cooking for 5-7 minutes. Add salt and pepper to a taste.
  4. Add lemon juice, cubed eggs and parsley.
  5. Remove from the heat and serve immediately with a dollop of sour cream.

Notes

  • Eggs
  • To cook the eggs, bring a medium pot of water to a boil and add eggs. Cook on a medium heat for 10 minutes. Drain water and immediately fill the pot with a cold water. Chop the eggs when no longer hot to handle.

Nutrition Information

Calories 307kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 35.1g (12%) Protein 14.7g (29%) Fat 12.3g (19%) Saturated Fat 2.7g (14%) Cholesterol 124mg (41%) Sodium 1048mg (44%) Potassium 1323mg (38%) Fiber 5.9g (24%) Sugar 5.5g (11%) Calcium 80mg (8%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 307

% Daily Value*

Calories 307kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 35.1g 12%
Protein 14.7g 29%
Fat 12.3g 19%
Saturated Fat 2.7g 14%
Cholesterol 124mg 41%
Sodium 1048mg 44%
Potassium 1323mg 28%
Fiber 5.9g 24%
Sugar 5.5g 11%
Calcium 80mg 8%
Iron 3mg 17%

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