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

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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.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Botvinya reach?

For Botvinya, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 1. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I use another fish instead of salmon in Botvinya?

Arctic char or steelhead trout cooks the same way. Thinner fillets need a minute or two less, so go by thickness rather than the clock. As written, the entry for Botvinya uses 1 lb salmon fillets, cut in half.

Is Botvinya spicy?

Only mildly. The heat in Botvinya comes from 2 tbsp prepared horseradish. For a milder plate, start with half the horseradish and add more to taste at the end; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Does Botvinya contain fish?

Yes: 1 lb salmon fillets, cut in half. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten and fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How much protein is in Botvinya?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 28 g of protein in about 310 calories, alongside 22 g carbohydrate and 12 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 580 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein soup collection.

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