Zeleny Borshch (Ukrainian Green Borscht)
A bright, lemony spring soup of potato, spinach and soft boiled egg, with a spoonful of soured cream on top.
- Time40 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £4.31 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Cook the onion and carrot for 7 minutes, until soft and sweet.
7 min - 2
Add the potatoes and stock. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 12 minutes, until the potato is tender.
12 min - 3
Meanwhile, boil the eggs for 7 minutes, cool under cold water and peel. Cut in half.
7 min - 4
Stir the spinach into the soup and cook for 2 minutes until wilted. Add the lemon juice, dill, spring onion and pepper.
2 min - 5
Taste and add more lemon if you want it sharper. Serve with the eggs and a spoonful of soured cream in each bowl.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.