Russian Spinach and Root Vegetable Soup (Zelenie Shchi)
200 gr spinach, washed, roughly chopped
1 small turnip, cut into 1-2 -cm cubes
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 small parsnip, cut into 1-2 -cm cubes
2 medium potato, diced
1 small onion, chopped
5 cups vegetable or chicken stock
2 tablespoons dill, finely chopped
2 hard boiled eggs, sliced
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Sal and pepper, to taste
Bring the stock and lemon juice to the boil in a medium-sized saucepan. Drop in the turnip, carrots, parsnip, potato, onion, . Bring to the boil again and simmer for 25-35 minutes until the vegetables are very tender.
Add the spinach and cook for a further 5 minutes, or until the spinach is tender but still green and leafy.
Season with salt and pepper.
Serve hot or cold garnished with eggs, sour cream and a sprinkling of dill.
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