Description
Ukrainian Green Borscht is a vibrant, refreshing soup that showcases the best of summer’s greens. This delightful dish combines fresh spinach, zucchini, and potatoes in a flavorful broth, making it a perfect choice for light lunches or dinners. With its beautiful presentation and rich taste, this borscht not only nourishes the body but also pleases the palate. Whether served hot or cold, it’s an adaptable recipe that can impress guests or provide comfort at home. Enjoy this healthy and colorful soup as part of your summer meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 64 oz chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, minced
- 1 medium carrot, grated
- 3 large potatoes, cubed
- 4 cups spinach, chopped
- 1 zucchini, cubed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, cubed
- ½ cup parsley or dill, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add cubed potatoes and cook on medium-low heat for about 15 minutes until tender.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced onion and grated carrot for about 10 minutes until softened.
- Add the sautéed vegetables to the pot with potatoes along with cubed zucchini and chopped spinach. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in lemon juice, cubed hard-boiled eggs, and chopped herbs before removing from heat.
- Serve warm with a dollop of sour cream on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Ukrainian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 180mg