Sorrel Soup (Green Borsch)

Each spring Ukrainians cook a sorrel soup with a great pleasure. In Ukraine sorrel is called ‘shavel.’ One more name for the Ukrainian sorrel soup is green borsch. This soup is very popular and is cooked in many different ways. It can include meat and vegetables or simply veggies. The meatless borsch which we are going to cook today is just one variation. It is recommended to serve this green borsch with a slice of rye bread and a dollop of sour cream. Sorrel leaves add the special zest to...