Meat solyanka with pickles

6 servings

75 minutes

Solanka is a bright representative of Russian cuisine that combines rich meat flavor with sour-salty piquancy. The origins of this dish trace back to ancient taverns where it was prepared for hearty and soulful feasts. Beef, sausages, and smoked meats give the soup a layered taste, while cucumber brine and lemon add a refreshing tang. Solanka is known for being nutritious, aromatic, and perfect for a revitalizing lunch or restorative dinner. Its thick, rich texture makes it something between a soup and a main dish, while generous portions of olives and greens add noble notes. It is best served with a slice of rye bread that emphasizes the depth of flavor. Solanka is not just food; it's a warm and cozy ritual.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 691.2
• Proteins: 56.6g
• Fats: 48.4g
• Carbohydrates: 8.6g

Ingredients

• Beef: 700 g
• Cervelat: 200 g
• Carbonade: 200 g
• Hunter's sausages: 200 g
• Carrot: 150 g
• Onion: 150 g
• Pickles: 200 g
• Tomato paste: 5 tbsp
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Vegetable oil: to taste
• Lemon: to taste
• Olive: to taste
• Green: to taste
• Smoked chicken: 200 g
• Sausages: 200 g

Cooking steps

1. Pour water over the beef, boil for 1.5 hours (over medium heat, covered, skimming off the foam). Then cool the meat and cut it into small pieces.

   Required ingredients:

   • Beef: 700 g

2. Chop the onion finely. Grate the carrot on a medium grater. Cut the cucumber into strips.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 150 g
   • Carrot: 150 g
   • Pickles: 200 g

3. Cut the meat delicacies into cubes or strips and lightly fry them.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cervelat: 200 g
   • Carbonade: 200 g
   • Hunter's sausages: 200 g
   • Smoked chicken: 200 g
   • Sausages: 200 g

4. Fry the onion in vegetable oil, add the carrot, sauté a bit, add the cucumbers, fry for 2-3 minutes, add the tomato paste, and simmer for 5-7 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil:  to taste
   • Onion: 150 g
   • Carrot: 150 g
   • Pickles: 200 g
   • Tomato paste: 5 tablespoon

5. Add meat delicacies and beef to the boiling broth. Cook for 5-7 minutes. Then add fried onions, carrots, and cucumbers. Add 0.5 cup of cucumber brine. Cook for another 5-7 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Beef: 700 g
   • Cervelat: 200 g
   • Carbonade: 200 g
   • Hunter's sausages: 200 g
   • Smoked chicken: 200 g
   • Sausages: 200 g
   • Onion: 150 g
   • Carrot: 150 g
   • Pickles: 200 g
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

6. After adding bay leaf, pepper, olives, and herbs. Let it steep for 15-20 minutes. When serving, add a slice of lemon to each plate.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive:  to taste
   • Green:  to taste
   • Lemon:  to taste