Botvinya

Name: Botvinya
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: 1 lb salmon fillets, cut in half; 4 cups fresh sorrel, chopped; 4 cups fresh spinach, chopped; 2 cups beet greens, chopped; 4 cups bread kvass; 2 tbsp prepared horseradish; 1 cup English cucumber, diced; 1/4 cup fresh dill, minced; 1/2 cup scallions, thinly sliced

A traditional cold Russian herbal soup featuring leafy greens, tangy bread kvass, and poached salmon.

35 minMediumServes 4310 cal/serving

RussianSoupStovetopPescatarianHigh FiberHigh ProteinHalal-friendlyNut-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1 lb salmon fillets, cut in half
4 cups fresh sorrel, chopped
4 cups fresh spinach, chopped
2 cups beet greens, chopped
4 cups bread kvass
2 tbsp prepared horseradish
1 cup English cucumber, diced
1/4 cup fresh dill, minced
1/2 cup scallions, thinly sliced

Instructions

1

Poach 1 lb cut in half salmon fillets in simmering water for 8 to 10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F, then chill and flake.
2

Steam 4 cups chopped fresh sorrel, 4 cups chopped fresh spinach, and 2 cups chopped beet greens for 3 minutes until wilted, then drain and cool.
3

In a large bowl, combine chilled 4 cups bread kvass and 2 tbsp prepared horseradish.
4

Stir the wilted greens, 1 cup diced English cucumber, 1/4 cup minced fresh dill, and 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions into the kvass liquid.
5

Divide the chilled soup into bowls and top with flaked salmon fillets.

Questions

Can I make Botvinya gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 4 cups bread kvass. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Botvinya keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Botvinya?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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