Sorrel Soup Recipe (Green Borscht)
Sorrel Soup is a Traditional soup recipe in Russian Cuisine and is absolutely delicious. A hearty soup loaded with potatoes, meat, veggies, and sorrel leaves! The green borscht is tangy yet so flavorful.
Ingredients
- 8 cups water
- 32 oz chicken broth
- 1 1/2 lbs chicken thighs or breast, cubed
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- 1 tsp Vegeta or your favorite seasoning
- ½ tsp ground black pepper or to taste
- 1 lb potatoes diced
- 2 Tbsp olive oil divided
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots grated
- 2 Tbsp ketchup
- 1 Tbsp sour cream
- 4 cups packed sorrel leaves
- 2 Tbsp dill chopped
- 2 Tbsp parsley or cilantro chopped
- 2 boiled eggs grated
- sour cream or mayo to serve
Instructions
- In a pot, bring water and broth to a boil. Add the meat, salt, vegeta and black pepper. Cook over med/high for 10 minutes. Skim off any scum that rises to the top.
- Add potatoes to the pot and cook for 10-12 minutes or until tender.
- Meanwhile, in a skillet, over medium heat, add 1 Tbsp oil and onion, saute until onions are tender.
- Add grated carrots and 1 Tbsp oil, sauté until carrots are tender.
- Add ketchup and sour cream, stir well. Remove from heat.
- Once the potatoes are cooked, add the sorrel, eggs, sautéed vegetables mixture and herbs to the pot. Turn heat down and simmer for about 3 minutes, or until the sorrel is tender.
- Serve with a dollop of sour cream.