Solyanka with sausages
6 servings
60 minutes
Solyanka with sausages is a cozy dish of Russian cuisine that combines rich flavors and aromas. Its roots trace back to traditional solyankas made in pre-revolutionary Russia, blending available ingredients into a hearty and fragrant meal. The rich composition of cabbage, carrots, onions, and sausages creates a harmonious balance of sweet and spicy flavors. Bay leaves, tomato paste, and pepper add a slight tanginess and depth to the taste. Stewing all the ingredients allows the aromas to unfold and creates a tender yet rich texture. Solyanka with sausages is perfect as a standalone dish, especially in cold weather, warming and nourishing the body. It can be served with herbs and fresh bread to complement the rich palette of flavors. A wonderful choice for family dinner or a hearty lunch.
1
Chop the onion and cabbage into strips, grate the carrot, and slice the sausages into circles.
- Onion: 200 g
- White cabbage: 800 g
- Carrot: 150 g
- Sausages: 450 g
2
Fry the onion and carrot.
- Onion: 200 g
- Carrot: 150 g
3
Fry the sausages, add ketchup, and fry for another 3 minutes.
- Sausages: 450 g
- Ketchup: 100 g
4
Fry the cabbage until golden brown.
- White cabbage: 800 g
5
Combine onion, cabbage, and carrot in a pot. Add water and bay leaf. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Onion: 200 g
- Carrot: 150 g
- White cabbage: 800 g
- Water: 200 ml
- Bay leaf: 1 piece
6
Add sausages with tomato paste to the vegetables, season with salt, pepper, and add sugar. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Sausages: 450 g
- Ketchup: 100 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Sugar: 1 teaspoon
7
Turn off the stove, cover the solyanka with a lid, and let it steep for 20 minutes.