How to Make Easter White Borscht - A Step-by-Step Guide

As the Easter season approaches, many families are preparing for traditional celebrations filled with delicious food and warm gatherings. One classic dish that is often enjoyed during this holiday is Easter White Borscht, a creamy and flavorful soup that is a staple in Eastern European cuisine. This dish is not only delicious but also carries deep cultural and religious significance, making it a beloved part of many Easter traditions.

Easter White Borscht, also known as Bialy Barszcz,...

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Ingredients

  • 9 cups water
  • 3 pounds kielbasa sausage
  • 2 cloves garlic, whole
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 leeks, chopped
  • 1 medium white onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 large bay leaves
  • 1 ½ cups sour cream
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour, or more as needed
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh dill
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar, or more to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 large hard-cooked eggs, chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Bring water, kielbasa, and 2 whole cloves garlic to a boil in a large pot. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove sausage and pour liquid into a separate bowl. Cut sausage into cubes. Discard garlic.
  • Melt butter over medium heat in the same pot. Add leeks, onion, and minced garlic; cook and stir until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer vegetables to a blender; add about 1/2 cup reserved sausage water and blend until smooth, adding more water as needed.
  • Pour vegetable purée and remaining sausage water back into the original pot. Add bay leaves and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Remove and discard bay leaves.
  • Whisk sour cream and flour together in a bowl until smooth; gradually whisk into soup until thickened. Stir in dill and vinegar, then season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide cubed sausage and chopped eggs into bowls; ladle soup over top.
  • Nutrition

    732 cal.

    • Total Fat: 63g
    • Saturated Fat: 25g
    • Cholesterol: 249mg
    • Sodium: 1638mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 123mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 687mg