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    Home » Recipes » Soups, Stews, and Chilis » Sorrel and Potato Soup

    Sorrel and Potato Soup

    by: Anya·posted: Nov 11, 2015·updated: Aug 22, 2022·9 CommentsThis post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.

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    A hearty bowl of Sorrel and Potato Soup makes a nice meal during weather transition. Loaded with chunky beef, diced potatoes and tart sorrel leaves (spinach can also be used), you'll be coming for seconds for this 30 minute meal.

    Potato and Sorrel Soup (or use spinach) - high in protein and full of flavor, this 30 minute soup is just as nutritious as it is pretty.

    I grew up eating soups almost daily regardless the season. Perhaps it had something to do with living during a communist regime and resources were scarce or perhaps my mom knew the nutritional value of a good soup. Whatever the reason for our high consumption of soups, I'm glad they graced our kitchen table so often.

    Potato and Sorrel Soup (or use spinach) - high in protein and full of flavor, this 30 minute soup is just as nutritious as it is pretty.

    Why soups are a hit year-round:

    • They are an easy way to sneak in more vegetables for the picky eaters in your life.
    • They make a quick and easy meal provided you have already prepared bone broth.
    • Which leads me to my next point...they are a wonderful source to get that gelatinous, nutrient-dense bone broth in your diet.
    • They are convenient to reheat leftovers <--- that's a big one for those without a microwave (me!).
    • There are a million different soup recipes in the blogosphere.  From thick chowders to simple see-through-your-soup Shurpa.  They are as versatile in texture, time prep and ingredients as they are in taste.  There will always be something for everyone.

    Related: The Makings of Bone Broth - 3 Methods

    Potato and Sorrel Soup (or use spinach) - high in protein and full of flavor, this 30 minute soup is just as nutritious as it is pretty.

    In the Slavic communities this soup is often referred to as Green Borsch, sister (brother?) to Classic Russian Beet Borsch.  It gets its name from generous amounts of greenery and herbs that is typically added once the soup is off heat to retain the color and crispness.

    This soup is high in protein from pastured eggs and chunks of tender beef. The potatoes add potassium and more substance. Finally, it's topped with generous heaps of greens and herbs, hence the name.

    Potato and Sorrel Soup (or use spinach) - high in protein and full of flavor, this 30 minute soup is just as nutritious as it is pretty.
    30 Minute Meal

    The key to having nourishing soups regularly and quickly is having bone broth on hand.  Usually when making broth, I'll use a few bones with meat on them and save that cooked meat to add to soups like this one. Likewise, you can save even more time by using raw beaten eggs instead of hard-boiled eggs and whisking them into the hot soup at the very end.  There are many different ways to prepare this soup depending on how much time you have available.

    Potato and Sorrel Soup (or use spinach) - high in protein and full of flavor, this 30 minute soup is just as nutritious as it is pretty.
    Sorrel or Spinach

    Sorrel leaves have a tart, lemony flavor and is best used in culinary cooked rather than raw due to its high oxalic acid content.  As with spinach, sorrel is packed with Vitamin C making this a great soup during the cooler months.  One caveat with sorrel is that it's not a common green in the grocery stores and sadly even the farmer's markets aren't fond of this culinary weed.  Fortunately, they are super easy to grow in raised beds, community gardens, or even pots.  Meanwhile, you can replace it with a more readily available spinach and add some lemon juice to add that tart flavor.

    Sorrel and Potato Soup

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    Potato and Sorrel Soup (or use spinach) - high in protein and full of flavor, this 30 minute soup is just as nutritious as it is pretty.

    Sorrel and Potato Soup

    Anya @ Prepare & Nourish
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Servings 4

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 tablespoons healthy fat (ghee, lard, tallow)
    • 1 yellow onion , chopped
    • 1 carrot , chopped or grated
    • 3 quarts bone broth
    • 5 gold potatoes , washed and chopped
    • 1 cup cooked meat , leftover beef from bone broth or roast chicken
    • 3 hard boiled eggs , chopped OR 3 raw eggs, whisked
    • 3 cups sorrel , chopped OR 3 cups spinach, chopped + 1 lemon squeezed
    • ½ cup fresh dill , chopped
    • ¼ cup parsley , chopped
    • ¼ cup green onions , chopped
    • 1 cup grass fed yogurt (optional for more tartness)
    • Salt & pepper to taste*
    • Sour cream for garnish
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    Instructions
     

    • In a large stockpot, saute chopped onion in healthy fat until translucent. Add carrots and continue to cook on medium heat for another 3 minutes until softened.
    • Add potatoes and bone broth, close pot and bring to boil.
    • Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 7 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
    • Add meat and eggs. If using raw eggs, whisk rapidly in the soup immediately after pouring them in the pot. Add yogurt if using and give a gentle stir.
    • Take off heat and add sorrel or spinach with lemon and all herbs. Gently stir.
    • Season with salt and pepper if necessary
    • Garnish with sour cream.

    Notes

    *Seasoning: there are so many variables in this soup when it comes to salt (bone broth, cooked meat, sorrel and lemon). They will all alter the seasoning of the salt in this soup. You will have to taste test and adjust as necessary.
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    Potato and Sorrel Soup (or use spinach) - high in protein and full of flavor, this 30 minute soup is just as nutritious as it is pretty.

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    1. Melanie Redd says

      November 12, 2015 at 9:02 am

      Hey Anya,

      I love soul too, and this one looks great! You've given me the push to start making more soups for my family!

      I found your post today on Raising Homemakers.

      Hope you have a blessed day~
      Melanie

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      • Anya says

        November 12, 2015 at 3:09 pm

        Thanks Melanie. We do love our soups.

        Reply
    2. Marla says

      November 14, 2015 at 8:09 am

      Hi Anya,
      I have always read that good homemade organic broth is one of the most nutritious foods that we can consume. I make my own too. I love your soup recipe. Sounds delicious and nutritious. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays. Pinned & twitted.

      Reply
      • Anya says

        November 16, 2015 at 10:32 pm

        Thanks Marla. Yes, homemade broth is a superfood!

        Reply
    3. Of Goats and Greens says

      November 15, 2015 at 1:04 pm

      I love fresh sorrel! Thanks for this recipe!

      Reply
    4. Raia says

      November 17, 2015 at 7:38 pm

      I'm going to have to find some sorrel and try this, Anya. We always called Schii green borsch, but we never put sorrel in it. 🙂 Maybe you know the difference between these two soups? I suppose different areas add different ingredients... maybe... Haha!

      Thanks so much for sharing this at Savoring Saturdays! Hope to see you back again this weekend!

      Reply
      • Anya says

        November 17, 2015 at 8:25 pm

        Hi Raia, Schii is another name for the same soup and it does vary by regions. Sorrel can also be subbed with spinach and even plantain, though it does give a rather bitter flavor. Traditionally, green borsch or schii should have a tart flavor and sorrel is perfect for that!

        Reply
    5. carol little says

      March 09, 2016 at 5:38 pm

      HI ANYA!
      Are you referring to 'sorrel' as in French sorrel?
      Slightly bitter, a bit lemon-y ?
      As a forager, there are a few 'sorrels'. I think that the leaves look like the
      "continentally-used" so called French sorrel, but thought I 'd ask.
      Thanks in advance. Looks delicious!

      Reply
      • Anya says

        March 09, 2016 at 6:12 pm

        Hmmm..interesting. Not sure if it's French sorrel but it is indeed very lemon-y, I love eating it raw.

        Reply

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