Ukrainian Borscht with Sorrel and Wild Garlic

This Ukrainian Borscht with Sorrel and Wild Garlic is so full of nutrients! I can just feel the vitamins nourishing my body as I eat each delicious spoonful.

If you’ve ever been to Ukrainian restaurant you probably tried and appreciated the pride of Ukrainian cuisine – borscht. This soup is so full of nutrients, you can just feel the vitamins nourishing your body as you eat each delicious spoonful. Borscht is a true superfood every Ukrainian grew up on. We eat it regularly and always love it. There is nothing like the smell of homemade borscht boiling on the stove. Be sure to watch all recipes via IG Reels for a nice visual.

Borscht with sorrel also known as green borscht is typically made in the spring. The base of this soup is similar to the classic borscht with the exception that it’s made with lots of herbs like sorrel, dill and parsley, which come in abundance this time of year.

What Is Sorrel Anyways?

Unfortunately, sorrel is one of those greens that’s not as recognized as it should be. I call it Ukrainian spinach because they are quite similar in appearance, and are both chock-full of nutrients. If you like green smoothies but don’t like the “leafy” taste, it’s time to try sorrel. It has a zingy, lemon flavour and it tastes nothing like kale or spinach.

My grandma had it growing in her backyard. It’s very easy to grow and will come back year after year. We love it for its tonic properties and high Vitamin C amounts which come from oxalic acid, the same thing that makes its cousin rhubarb taste the way it does.

I found a bag of beautiful fresh sorrel along with some wild garlic at the farmers market when we visited Ottawa this past weekend. Immediately I knew that I’m making Ukrainian borscht with sorrel and wild garlic. These herbs pair so perfectly well together in this rich and fragrant borscht recipe. I finished it off with a nice hard-boiled duck egg and a dollop of sour cream.

You’ll find it very hard to resist!

Feeling Inspired For More Ukrainian Recipes?

Cured Pork Fat Salo – Salo is the Ukrainian cured pork fat and is the ultimate national food of Ukraine. Salo is so important to Ukraine that if you ever visit Ukraine, you’re not legally allowed to leave the country until you try some salo! 

Lacto-Fermented Pickles – These classic lacto-fermented pickles are super easy, crunchy, flavourful and packed with probiotics! They are excellent for your health!

Pierogies – It’s hard to imagine any Ukrainian who has never tried these wonderful pierogies a.k.a. vareniki. 

Horseradish Sauce Adjika – My recipe of adjika comes from Ukrainian traditions using tomatoes and horseradish in addition to hot peppers and garlic. 

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