Authentic Ukrainian Green Borscht Recipe with Sorrel and Eggs

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

beet greens

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach is more widely available and offers similar texture.

Start by adding 8 cups of water to a large pot.

Chop onion and carrots, then add them to the pot with the water.

Add bay leaf and chopped celery to the pot.

Include dried shiitake mushrooms for flavor.

Bring the mixture to a boil.

In a separate pan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter and add a little sunflower oil.

Sauté the chopped onion and carrots until softened.

Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Cut potatoes into bite-sized pieces and add them to the pot once the broth is simmering.

Boil eggs separately until hard-boiled, then chop them to add to the soup.

Once the potatoes are tender, stir in the sautéed vegetables and eggs.

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