Solyanka from fresh cabbage

6 servings

60 minutes

Cabbage solyanka is a cozy and aromatic dish of European cuisine that combines simplicity of preparation with rich flavor. This dish has roots in traditional Russian and Slavic recipes where cabbage has always held a central place in nutrition. Tender cabbage stewed with onions and carrots gains softness and rich taste, while the addition of tomato juice gives it a slight tanginess. Bavarian sausages add an appetizing spiciness, and fresh parsley completes the flavor composition with notes of freshness. Cabbage solyanka is perfect as a standalone dish or side, especially when complemented with pickled cucumbers and olives. This hearty, warming meal is ideal for cold evenings when you crave something homemade and delicious.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 516.2
• Proteins: 15.7g
• Fats: 108.9g
• Carbohydrates: 14.1g

Ingredients

• White cabbage: 1 kg
• Bavarian sausages: 600 g
• Onion: 1 head
• Carrot: 1 pc
• Tomato juice: 300 ml
• Parsley: 1 bunch
• Salt with herbs: 1 tsp
• Vegetable oil: 100 ml

Cooking steps

1. Prepare the products.

2. Clean and wash the vegetables, peel the sausages if necessary, and thaw them.

3. Cabbage should be chopped into small pieces.

4. It's better to first cut along into several large pieces, and then across into small strips.

5. Place the chopped cabbage in a pan, add vegetable oil and salt with herbs.

   Required ingredients:

   • White cabbage: 1 kg
   • Vegetable oil: 100 ml
   • Salt with herbs: 1 teaspoon

6. Grate the carrot on a coarse grater.

   Required ingredients:

   • Carrot: 1 piece

7. Chop the onion finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 head

8. Add carrots and onions to the pan with cabbage.

   Required ingredients:

   • Carrot: 1 piece
   • Onion: 1 head

9. Mix everything and let it simmer covered for 10 minutes (you need to check the cabbage's readiness: it shouldn't be overcooked but also not hard, it all depends on the variety).

10. Meanwhile, while the vegetables are cooking, chop the parsley.

    Required ingredients:

    • Parsley: 1 bunch

11. Slice the sausages into circles.

    Required ingredients:

    • Bavarian sausages: 600 g

12. When the cabbage is almost ready, add tomato juice to taste.

    Required ingredients:

    • Tomato juice: 300 ml

13. Add sliced sausages to the cabbage with tomato.

    Required ingredients:

    • Bavarian sausages: 600 g

14. Mix and add chopped parsley.

    Required ingredients:

    • Parsley: 1 bunch

15. The number of sausages can be increased or decreased.

16. Mix everything and let it sit covered for 5 minutes so all the ingredients can 'make friends'.

17. Divide into portions; you can add pickled or marinated cucumbers and olives as a garnish.