Spring Greens Borscht
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)
- 1/4 cup sour cream, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- Garnish with any combination of cucumber, chopped egg, sour cream, and dill.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
365
kcal
18% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).