Easter White Borscht

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 5
Delicious Easter White Borscht recipe with Kielbasa Sausage
in Soup

Prep

20 min

Cook

1 hr 15 min

Ready In

1 hr 35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

9 cups water
3 pounds kielbasa sausage
2 cloves garlic , whole
3 tablespoons butter
2 leeks , chopped
1 white onion , diced
3 cloves garlic , minced
2 bay leaves
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1/4 cup all-purpose flour , or more as needed
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons white vinegar , or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 hard-cooked eggs , chopped

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
610
Sugar
4g
Fat
52g
Easter White Borscht is a traditional Polish soup that is often served during holiday celebrations. The soup is made from kielbasa sausage, leeks, onions, garlic, and sour cream, giving it a creamy and tangy flavor. It is typically thickened with flour and served hot with chopped hard-cooked eggs on top. This soup is perfect for colder weather and can be a complete meal when paired with crusty bread or crackers.

Instructions

1.In a large pot, bring the water and kielbasa sausage to a boil with 2 whole garlic cloves.
2.Reduce heat and simmer for about 45 minutes or until the sausage is cooked through.
3.Remove the sausage and garlic from the pot and set them aside to cool.
4.Once cooled, cut the sausage into bite-sized pieces.
5.In a separate pot, melt the butter and add the leeks, onion, and minced garlic. Cook until the vegetables are soft.
6.Add the bay leaves, 1 cup of sour cream, and 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour to the pot. Whisk until smooth.
7.Gradually add the hot broth from the kielbasa pot to the vegetable mixture, stirring constantly.
8.Return the mixture to the main pot. Add the cooked sausage and chopped dill to the pot.
9.Simmer for about 10 minutes or until the soup thickens.
10.Add 2 tablespoons of white vinegar, salt, and pepper to taste.
11.Serve hot with chopped hard-cooked eggs on top.

PROS

Easter White Borscht is a hearty and delicious soup that is perfect for cold weather.

It is loaded with protein from the kielbasa sausage and hard-cooked eggs, making it a satisfying meal.

The sour cream and dill add a tangy and flavorful dimension to the broth.

CONS

This soup is high in calories and fat due to the sausage and sour cream.

It may not be ideal for those following a low-fat or low-calorie diet.

Also, the preparation time can be a bit lengthy for those who are short on time.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Kielbasa sausage is a good source of protein and contains essential amino acids.
It is also high in niacin, vitamin B12, and zinc.
Sour cream can provide probiotics, which promote gut health.
Dill has been linked to reducing inflammation and improving digestion.

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