Mom's Cottage Cheese Borscht

One of my favourite meals growing up, especially on a cold winter day, was my mom's borscht. This one is made with garden greens, cottage cheese, and buttermilk, so it's high in protein and vitamins. Serve with warm buns, and it's a hearty meal.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 10  cups water
• 1  lb smoked sausage (farmer)
• 4  cups  mixed greens, chopped (beet, sorrel, spinach, chard, etc.)
• 1⁄2 cup fresh dill, chopped
• 3  potatoes, cubed
• 1⁄2 cup green onion, chopped
• 1  small onion, chopped
• 2  cups dry curd cottage cheese
• 3  cups buttermilk
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Boil sausage in water, salt and pepper for 1/2 hour. Cut sausage into bite size pieces. Add greens, dill, potatoes, and onions. Boil until potatoes and onions are tender. Add cottage cheese and buttermilk. Bring to a boil, and then remove from heat.