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)
• 1/2 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

1. 1In 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.
2. 2Add potatoes to the pot and cook for 10-12 minutes or until tender.
3. 3Meanwhile, in a skillet, over medium heat, add 1 Tbsp oil and onion, saute until onions are tender.
4. 4Add grated carrots and 1 Tbsp oil, sauté until carrots are tender.
5. 5Add ketchup and sour cream, stir well. Remove from heat.
6. 6Once 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.
7. 7Serve with a dollop of sour cream.