Green Borscht (Ukrainian Sorrel/Spinach Soup)
Delight in the refreshing taste of Green Borscht, a beloved Ukrainian soup that combines the vibrant flavors of fresh greens with hearty vegetables. This sour soup is perfect for any season, providing a light and nutritious meal that can be enjoyed hot or cold. With its unique blend of sorrel, dill, and ghee butter, Green Borscht is not only delicious but also packed with health benefits. Easy to prepare and versatile, this comforting dish makes for an excellent choice for family dinners or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 people 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Ukrainian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 medium potatoes
- 1 large carrot
- 1 small onion
- 10 sorrel leaves (or spinach + lemon juice)
- Fresh dill
- Ghee butter (or olive oil)
- Filtered water
- Better than bouillon (vegetable flavor)
- Salt and black pepper
- Sour cream and hard-boiled egg (for serving)
Instructions
- Cube the potatoes and carrots; dice the onion. Chop the sorrel or spinach and dill.
- In a large pot, melt ghee butter over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Add cubed carrots; cook for another 3 minutes.
- Pour in water, add potatoes, bay leaves, and bouillon. Bring to a boil, then simmer until veggies are tender (about 20 minutes).
- Stir in chopped sorrel/dill; let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- Ladle into bowls and top with sour cream and halved boiled eggs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg