Ukrainskii Ogurki & Limona Borsch -...

Ukrainskii Ogurki & Limona Borsch - Cucumber & Lemon Borsch
Categories: Vegetable, Fruit, Soup, Ukrainian, Rus, Ethnic, Side dish
Yield: 6 Servings

4 c Cucumbers peeled seeded coarse chopped
2 ea Lemons juice of
1 ts Sea salt
1 tb Honey
1 c Sour cream
1 c Water
1 c Ham diced small
1 ea Tomato chopped
Salt & pepper to taste
Fresh dill sprigs

Put cucumbers, lemon juice, salt, honey, sour cream & water into blender.
Puree until smooth then add ham.
Pour soup into a large bowl, cover tightly & chill for 8-2 hrs.
Puree tomato & add to soup.
Taste then adjust seasoning.
Serve soup chilled & garnished with dill & generous dollops of sour cream.

ORIGIN: Dr. Svetalana Galinskaya, Sevatopol-Ukraine, circa 1998