Description
This Ukrainian Green Borscht is a vibrant and flavorful soup featuring a mix of vegetables, herbs, and a touch of lemon juice. It’s a comforting and nutritious dish that’s perfect for any time of the year.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 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
Additional Ingredients:
- 4 eggs, hard-boiled and cubed
- 1/2 cup parsley or dill, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sour cream for serving
Instructions
- 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.
- In the pot with potatoes, add sautéed onion, carrot, zucchini, and spinach. Continue cooking for 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add lemon juice, cubed eggs, and parsley.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately with a dollop of sour cream.
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and carrot and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
Notes
- To cook the eggs, bring a medium pot of water to a boil and add eggs. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes. Drain the water and immediately fill the pot with cold water. Chop the eggs when no longer hot to handle.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 186mg
