How to Make Botwinka (Polish Vegetable Soup with Beet Greens) - A Step-by-Step Guide
Botwinka, also known as Polish beetroot soup or Polish vegetable soup with beet greens, is a traditional Polish dish that is enjoyed during the spring and summer months. This vibrant and flavorful soup is made with young beets and their greens, giving it a unique and earthy flavor. It is a popular dish in Poland and is often served at family gatherings and special occasions.
What makes botwinka so special is the use of fresh, seasonal ingredients. The young beets and their greens are ...
Ingredients
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 1 parsnip, peeled and diced
- ½ celery roots (celeriac), peeled and cubed
- 1 leek, sliced
- cold water to cover
- 5 beets with leaves and stems - beets peeled and chopped, leaves sliced
- 3 potatoes, diced
- 1 cube vegetable bouillon
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1 dash lemon juice, or to taste
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 eggs, hard boiled
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish
Information
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Total Time: 55 mins
- Servings: 3
- Yield: 3 servings
Nutrition
482 cal.
- Total Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 184mg
- Sodium: 386mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 84g
- Dietary Fiber: 14g
- Total Sugars: 21g
- Protein: 16g
- Vitamin C: 73mg
- Calcium: 176mg
- Iron: 6mg
- Potassium: 2057mg