Green Borscht - Zelany Borscht Recipe

Name: Green Borscht - Zelany Borscht
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean chuck, well-trimmed, cut in 1-inch cubes; 4 cups nonfat beef broth; 2 quarts water; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 1 carrot, chopped; 1 large leek, white part only, chopped; ½ cup flat leaf parsley, chopped; 10 whole black peppercorns; 1 bunch spinach, stemmed; 2 medium potatoes, diced (Yukon gold preferred); 1 lemons, juice of or 12 bunch sorrel; 1 tablespoon sugar; salt; 8 hard-cooked eggs, peeled; sour cream (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb lean chuck, well-trimmed, cut in 1-inch cubes
4 cups nonfat beef broth
2 quarts water
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 large leek, white part only, chopped
½ cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
10 whole black peppercorns
1 bunch spinach, stemmed
2 medium potatoes, diced (Yukon gold preferred)
1 lemons, juice of or 12 bunch sorrel
1 tablespoon sugar
salt
8 hard-cooked eggs, peeled
sour cream (optional)

1
Place the meat in a deep soup pot; add the broth and water.
2
Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer, skimming off the foam until the liquid is clear, about 20 minutes.
3
Add the next five ingredients and simmer, covered, for 90 minutes.
4
Cut the spinach leaves in 1/2 inch ribbons and add them to the soup.
5
Add the next three ingredients, cover and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
6
Season to taste with salt.
7
To serve, place an egg, quartered lengthwise into wedges, in each of 8 bowls.
8
Ladle the hot soup over the egg and top with sour cream, if desired.

465

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean chuck, well-trimmed, cut in 1-inch cubes, 4 cups nonfat beef broth, 2 quarts water, 2 celery ribs, chopped, and more.

Yes, Green Borscht - Zelany Borscht falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Green Borscht - Zelany Borscht

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Variations & substitutions

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