Ukrainian Green Borshch (Zelany Borshch) Sorrel Soup Recipe

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Ukrainian Green Borshch (Zelany Borshch) Sorrel Soup
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  1. Melt the butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the celery and onion, carrot, parsnip if using and sauté, stirring, until the onion is softened, about 7 minutes. Add the scallions and sauté for another 5 minutes.
  2. Add the stock to the soup pot and bring to a boil. Add the potatoes, then reduce the heat to medium low and simmer, partially covered, until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
  3. Bring the soup to a boil. Add the chopped sorrel (sorrel and spinach if using) and cook until wilted, 3 minutes if using fresh and 10 minutes or so if using frozen. Add dill and chopped parsley, salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Serve in soup bowls and garnish with chopped eggs if you wish and a dollop of sour cream or sweet cream and more chopped dill. Serves 4.
  5. Variation: When you add the potatoes don’t dice them just cut them in half. When they are tender remove with a slotted spoon, and set them aside. Bring the soup to a boil Add the sorrel and cook till wilted. Remove from heat and add the salt and pepper.
  6. Working in batches, process the soup in a food processor until the sorrel and spinach are finely minced. Transfer the soup to a tureen and stir in 1/2 cup of heavy or whipping cream. Cool, then refrigerate for 2 hours.
  7. Dice the reserved potatoes and add them to the soup right before serving. Serve each soup portion garnished with 1 or 2 slices of egg and sour cream.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1273.6 Kcal (5332 kJ)
Calories from fat 100.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.21g 17%
Cholesterol 116.62mg 39%
Sodium 464.31mg 19%
Potassium 644.44mg 14%
Total Carbs 281.41g 94%
Sugars 264.28g 1057%
Dietary Fiber 3.81g 15%
Protein 12.92g 26%
Vitamin C 15.7mg 26%
Vitamin A 1mg 33%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 66.5mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 147.52 Kcal (618 kJ)
Calories from fat 11.69 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.3g 17%
Cholesterol 13.51mg 39%
Sodium 53.78mg 19%
Potassium 74.65mg 14%
Total Carbs 32.6g 94%
Sugars 30.61g 1057%
Dietary Fiber 0.44g 15%
Protein 1.5g 26%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 26%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 33%
Iron 0.1mg 6%
Calcium 7.7mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 25.6
    Points
  • 34
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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