Homemade Green Borsch

Are you looking to add a healthy and flavorful dish to your recipe repertoire? Homemade Green Borscht might just be the perfect addition. This traditional Eastern European soup is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. Let's dive into how you can make this vibrant dish right in your own kitchen.

What ingredients do you need?

To make Homemade Green Borscht, you will need a variety of fresh ingredients such as spinach, sorrel, potatoes, dill, parsley, and green onions. You will also need vegetable broth, sour cream, and hard-boiled eggs for garnish. These ingredients come together to create a flavorful and nutritious soup.

How do you prepare Homemade Green Borscht?

• Fill a soup pot with 14 cups water (or water plus chicken broth if not using meat ). Bring to a boil. Then add 1 Tbsp of salt and simmer pork partially covered for 30 minutes.
• Add diced potatoes, 2 bay leaves and lightly boil 15 minutes or until potatoes can be pierced with a fork.
•  While potatoes are cooking, saute 1 diced onion in 2 Tbsp olive oil over medium heat until golden brown and add to the pot with the soup.
• Next, lightly beat 2 eggs together and stir them in to the pot.
• When potatoes are cooked through, stir in Shchavel (Sorrel) and Dill. Return pot to a boil and simmer additional 3-5 minutes or until sorrel is soft. Adding more sorrel (щавель) will make your soup/borscht more sour.

What are the health benefits of Homemade Green Borscht?

Homemade Green Borscht is not only delicious but also incredibly nutritious. Spinach is rich in iron and vitamins, while green beans provide fiber and antioxidants. The addition of fresh herbs like dill and parsley adds even more vitamins and minerals to the dish. This soup is a great way to incorporate a variety of vegetables into your diet.

So, why not try your hand at making Homemade Green Borscht? This nutrient-packed soup is sure to become a favorite in your household. Enjoy the flavors of Eastern Europe right at your own dinner table.