Sorrel and greens soup
4 servings
30 minutes
Shchi made from sorrel and greens is a traditional Russian dish known for its refreshing sourness and rich aroma of greens. Sorrel adds a piquant flavor to the soup, while tender carrots and onions contribute sweet notes. Historically, shchi was a staple everyday dish in Russia, with variations using seasonal ingredients allowing for dietary diversity. This version is prepared in spring and summer when fresh greens are particularly fragrant. Shchi is served with grated egg and sour cream, making it even more flavorful. With a balanced combination of tastes and lightness, they are perfect as a light summer lunch or dinner. This simple yet soulful dish conveys the warmth and coziness of home cooking.
1
Place a two-liter pot on the fire and bring the water to a boil.
2
Grate the onion and carrot on a fine grater, finely chop the greens.
- Onion: 1 piece
- Carrot: 1 piece
- Parsley: to taste
- Celery greens: to taste
3
When the water boils, add the vegetables to the pot.
- Onion: 1 piece
- Carrot: 1 piece
4
Chop the sorrel in a wooden bowl.
- Sorrel: 1 bunch
5
Put the sorrel in the pot and bring it to a boil again.
- Sorrel: 1 bunch
6
Add a tablespoon of butter and let it sit.
- Butter: 1 tablespoon
7
Boil 2 eggs hard (half per serving).
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
8
Grate the eggs on a fine grater and add a spoonful of sour cream to each plate.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Sour cream: 75 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
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