Schav( Cold Sorrel Soup)

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 16

Cool off with this refreshing Schav(Cold Sorrel Soup)

by The Chefin Soup

Prep

15 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

240 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

135

Sugar

Fat

Schav is a traditional Russian and Ukrainian soup made from sorrel leaves, which give it a tangy and slightly sour taste. It is usually served chilled during hot summer months and makes for a refreshing appetizer or a light meal. The soup is easy to make and can be customized to individual taste preferences. Schav is an excellent way to incorporate the nutritional benefits of sorrel into your diet.

Instructions

1.	In a large pot, bring water to a boil
2.	Add washed sorrel and salt to the pot, and boil for an hour
3.	Strain the liquid into a bowl and refrigerate it for 3-4 hours
4.	Serve chilled soup in a bowl and top with sour cream, scallions, sliced radishes, and sliced boiled new potatoes

PROS

Schav is easy to prepare, low in calories, and provides a refreshing cooling effect on hot summer days.

CONS

May require additional salt or sour cream to balance out the tangy flavor of sorrel.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Sorrel is high in vitamins A and C, potassium, calcium, and iron. It has antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, which can help fight cancer, heart disease, and diabetes.

	4 lbs sorrel
	4 quarts water
	1 teaspoon salt
	1/4 cup sour cream
	2 chopped scallions
	4 sliced radishes
	10 boiled new potatoes