Sorrel Green Soup with Egg

Name: Sorrel Green Soup with Egg
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Ukrainian
Ingredients: 8 oz fresh sorrel leaves (or baby spinach with a squeeze of lemon as substitute), stems removed; 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, diced; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 1 large carrot, diced; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 6 cups vegetable broth; 4 large eggs, hard-boiled, peeled; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 1/4 cup sour cream; 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped

A bright and tangy Ukrainian green soup (shchavel borshch) made with fresh sorrel leaves, potato, and a swirl of hard-boiled egg. Light, refreshing, and pleasantly sour, it is a spring and summer staple.

40 minEasyServes 4160 cal/serving

UkrainianSoupStovetopVegetarianLow CarbNut-FreeLow-SodiumAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

8 oz fresh sorrel leaves (or baby spinach with a squeeze of lemon as substitute), stems removed
3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, diced
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 large carrot, diced
2 tbsp unsalted butter
6 cups vegetable broth
4 large eggs, hard-boiled, peeled
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped

Instructions

1

Melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and 1 large diced carrot and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
2

Add 3 medium peeled, diced Yukon Gold potatoes and 6 cups vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
3

Stir in 8 oz stems removed fresh sorrel leaves (or baby spinach with a squeeze of lemon as substitute) and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
4

Slice or chop 4 hard-boiled, peeled large eggs. Serve the soup in bowls topped with the egg, a dollop of 1/4 cup sour cream, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill.

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Questions

What can I use instead of sour cream in Sorrel Green Soup with Egg?

The entry for Sorrel Green Soup with Egg calls for 1/4 cup sour cream. In its place: Full-fat plain Greek yogurt, measure for measure. In hot sauces, add it off the heat.

Can I make Sorrel Green Soup with Egg dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Sorrel Green Soup with Egg is 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/4 cup sour cream. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the sour cream for thick coconut yogurt with a squeeze of lemon. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Sorrel Green Soup with Egg low-carb?

A serving of Sorrel Green Soup with Egg carries 14 g of carbohydrate, 2 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 70 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 14 percent.

Does Sorrel Green Soup with Egg contain eggs?

Yes: 4 large eggs, hard-boiled, peeled. The full allergen list for this entry is dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Sorrel Green Soup with Egg?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 160 calories, with 16 g protein, 14 g carbohydrate and 8 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 280 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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