– 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
– 1 medium onion, chopped
– 2 medium carrots, grated
– 3 medium potatoes, diced
– 1 bunch of fresh spinach (or 3 cups frozen spinach)
– 1 bunch of fresh sorrel (or 2 cups sorrel leaves)
– 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
– 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– 1 tablespoon fresh dill (for garnish)
– Sour cream (for serving, optional)
– Hard-boiled eggs (for serving, optional)
Making Green Borscht can be simple when you follow these easy steps:
1. Prep the vegetables: Clean and chop all vegetables, including onions, carrots, potatoes, spinach, and sorrel.
2. Heat the oil: In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
3. Sauté the onions and carrots: Add the chopped onions and grated carrots to the pot. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until they become soft and fragrant.
4. Add the potatoes: Incorporate the diced potatoes and seed for an additional 2-3 minutes, mixing them with the sautéed onions and carrots.
5. Pour in the broth: Add the vegetable or chicken broth to the pot, raising the heat to bring to a boil.
6. Simmer the ingredients: Once boiling, reduce to a simmer and cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
7. Incorporate the greens: Add the spinach and sorrel to the pot, stirring gently as they wilt.
8. Season the soup: Season the borscht with salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste. Allow to simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
9. Serve: Remove from heat, ladle the soup into bowls, and garnish with fresh dill.
10. Add toppings: Optionally, serve with a dollop of sour cream and slices of hard-boiled eggs for added richness.
These steps will ensure that you create a delicious bowl of Green Borscht with ease!