Pickle soup with millet and meatballs

4 servings

40 minutes

Rassolnik with millet and meatballs is a dish filled with the warmth of Russian cuisine. Its history goes back centuries when brine soups were popular among peasants and nobility. Pickles give this soup a characteristic sourness, while millet makes it particularly hearty. Tender meatballs add richness to the flavor, and the aroma of sautéed vegetables complements the composition. Rassolnik is an ideal choice for those seeking a balance between heartiness and spiciness. It warms on cold days and provides a sense of coziness. Serve it with sour cream and fresh herbs to highlight the depth of flavor. This soup is not only nutritious but also has a special ability to awaken appetite and evoke memories of home comfort.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 367.1
• Proteins: 21g
• Fats: 14.8g
• Carbohydrates: 38.9g

Ingredients

• Potato: 3 pc
• Onion: 1 pc
• Carrot: 1 pc
• Millet: 100 g
• Pork: 250 g
• Vegetable oil: 30 ml
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• White bread: 20 g
• Pickles: 200 g
• Water: 1.5 l
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Sour cream: to taste
• Green: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Peel the potatoes, carrots, and onions, and wash them with cold water.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 3 pieces
   • Onion: 1 piece
   • Carrot: 1 piece

2. Cut the potatoes into cubes and add them to boiling water.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 3 pieces

3. Add millet there. Cook for 15 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally.

   Required ingredients:

   • Millet: 100 g

4. Soak the bread in water, then chop it. Chop 1/4 onion in a blender or pass it through a meat grinder. Mix the pork mince with the bread and onion. Beat in an egg, add salt and pepper. Knead the mixture well for meatballs.

   Required ingredients:

   • White bread: 20 g
   • Onion: 1 piece
   • Pork: 250 g
   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

5. Dice the onion.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 piece

6. Grate the carrot on a coarse grater.

   Required ingredients:

   • Carrot: 1 piece

7. Sauté onion and carrot in vegetable oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 piece
   • Carrot: 1 piece
   • Vegetable oil: 30 ml

8. Grate the cucumbers on a coarse grater.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pickles: 200 g

9. Wet your hands with water, form meatballs.

10. Send the meatballs into the boiling soup and cook for another 10 minutes.

    Required ingredients:

    • Pork: 250 g

11. Add sautéed vegetables.

    Required ingredients:

    • Onion: 1 piece
    • Carrot: 1 piece

12. Add lightly salted cucumbers there. Boil for another 5 minutes. Season to taste at the end.

    Required ingredients:

    • Pickles: 200 g
    • Salt:  to taste

13. The rassolnik with meatballs is ready.

    Required ingredients:

    • Sour cream:  to taste
    • Green:  to taste

15. Enjoy your meal, everyone!