Spring Greens Borscht

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This highly-unusual spring or summer soup was called 'green borscht' in my family. It's served chilled and is very pleasant and refreshing.

Submitted by crainny
Published on June 18, 2020
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Prep Time:
45 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
3 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

  • 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced

  • 2 bunches green onions, chopped

  • 1 bunch fresh spinach leaves, chopped

  • 1 bunch fresh sorrel, chopped

  • 2 eggs, beaten

  • salt to taste

  • 1 tablespoon white sugar

  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar, or to taste

  • 1 cucumber, diced (Optional)

  • 2 hard-cooked eggs, diced (Optional)

  • ¼ cup sour cream, for topping (Optional)

  • 2 sprigs fresh dill weed, chopped (Optional)

Directions

  1. Fill a large pot about 3/4 full with water; bring to a boil. Add diced potatoes and cook until fork-tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in green onions and cook another 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in spinach and sorrel; cook another 2 to 3 minutes, or until wilted; remove from heat.

  2. Pour the beaten eggs into the mixture in a slow and steady stream, stirring constantly, until the soup thickens. Season with salt, sugar, and vinegar to get a slightly sweet and tangy taste. Pour soup into a large bowl; allow soup to cool before transferring to the refrigerator to chill completely.

  3. Garnish with any combination of cucumber, chopped egg, sour cream, and dill.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

243 Calories
5g Fat
43g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 243
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 103mg 34%
Sodium 92mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 43g 16%
Dietary Fiber 7g 24%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 10g 19%
Vitamin C 62mg 69%
Calcium 175mg 13%
Iron 4mg 23%
Potassium 1293mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.