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Sorrel Soup

A classic green soup featuring tender potatoes and tangy sorrel leaves in a clear broth. Served hot with sliced hard boiled eggs and a dollop of sour cream.

35 minEasyServes 4210 cal/serving

RussianSoupStovetopVegetarianLow CarbGluten-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 6 oz fresh sorrel leaves, chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs, quartered
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Instructions

  1. 1

    Melt 2 tbsp butter in a large pot over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add 1 diced yellow onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft.

  3. 3

    Add 2 lbs diced Yukon Gold potatoes and 6 cups vegetable broth, bringing the liquid to a simmer.

  4. 4

    Cook for 15 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.

  5. 5

    Stir in 6 oz chopped fresh sorrel leaves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper, cooking for 2 minutes until greens wilt.

  6. 6

    Ladle soup into bowls and top with 4 quartered hard-boiled eggs and 1/2 cup sour cream.

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Questions

What should Sorrel Soup look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 4: cook until potatoes are fork-tender.

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

The entry for Sorrel Soup calls for 1/2 cup sour cream. In its place: Full-fat plain Greek yogurt, measure for measure. In hot sauces, add it off the heat.

Is Sorrel Soup vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 2 tbsp butter, 1/2 cup sour cream and 4 hard-boiled eggs, quartered. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan soup collection.

Does Sorrel Soup contain eggs?

Yes: 4 hard-boiled eggs, quartered. 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 Soup?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 210 calories, with 8 g protein, 18 g carbohydrate and 12 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 620 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I freeze Sorrel Soup?

Yes. Refrigerate Sorrel Soup for up to four days. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it. The potatoes turn grainy in the freezer, so this one is better kept in the refrigerator.

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