Botvinia (Cold, Green Vegetable Soup with Fish) Recipe

Name: Botvinia (Cold, Green Vegetable Soup with Fish)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large cucumbers peeled, halved, seeded and diced; 1 1/2 pounds spinach fresh, washed; 6 tablespoons lemon juice fresh squeezed; 1 1/2 pounds sorrel leaves fresh; 3 tablespoons horseradish root fresh, grated; 1 teaspoon salt; 3/4 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 pound crab meat; 1 1/2 pounds fish, sturgeon poached, cut into 1 inch pieces, or poached whitefish; 1 cup scallions, spring or green onions sliced; 1/4 cup onions chopped; 1 clove garlic minced; 2 ounces vodka; 1 1/2 quarts beer

Servings: persons

1 large cucumbers peeled, halved, seeded and diced
1 1/2 pounds spinach fresh, washed
6 tablespoons lemon juice fresh squeezed
1 1/2 pounds sorrel leaves fresh
3 tablespoons horseradish root fresh, grated
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 pound crab meat
1 1/2 pounds fish, sturgeon poached, cut into 1 inch pieces, or poached whitefish
1 cup scallions, spring or green onions sliced
1/4 cup onions chopped
1 clove garlic minced
2 ounces vodka
1 1/2 quarts beer

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Instead of beer you could use 1 1/2 qt Kvas (see attached recipe)
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Boil 3 quarts of water in a large pan.
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When boiling briskly add the spinach and the sorrel.
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Cook uncovered at a brisk boil for 6 to 8 minutes.
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drain water off, wash vegetables in cold water, then puree in blender.
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cool to room temperature.
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Combine the other ingredients in bowl, except for the beer and vodka.
8
When mixed well slowly add the beer and the vodka stirring constantly.
9
Chill for a minimum of 2 hours before serving.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large cucumbers peeled, halved, seeded and diced, 1 1/2 pounds spinach fresh, washed, 6 tablespoons lemon juice fresh squeezed, 1 1/2 pounds sorrel leaves fresh, and more.

Yes, Botvinia (Cold, Green Vegetable Soup with Fish) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Botvinia (Cold, Green Vegetable Soup with Fish)

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