Cabbage Solyanka
6 servings
60 minutes
Cabbage solyanka is a fragrant and hearty dish of Russian cuisine that combines simplicity and rich flavor. Its roots go back to ancient times when peasants prepared nutritious meals from available ingredients. The taste of solyanka surprises with harmony: the softness of stewed cabbage is complemented by the slight acidity of tomato paste, while fried onions and garlic add depth to the aroma. Carrots add a delicate sweetness, and black pepper provides a pleasant spiciness. This versatile dish can be served as a side or a standalone meal, especially in cold weather when you crave something warming. Garnished with fresh herbs, solyanka becomes a bright accent on any table and reminds of home cooking traditions.
1
Prepare all the ingredients.
2
Chop the cabbage finely.
- White cabbage: 1 kg
3
Chop the onion into small cubes.
- Onion: 1 head
4
Grate the carrot on a coarse grater.
- Carrot: 1 piece
5
In a thick-walled pot, heat vegetable oil and sauté the onion until translucent.
- Vegetable oil: 30 ml
- Onion: 1 head
6
Add the carrot, fry for another 3 minutes, then add the crushed garlic and mix.
- Carrot: 1 piece
- Garlic: 2 cloves
7
Add the cabbage and mix again.
- White cabbage: 1 kg
8
Mix tomato paste in water, pour this mixture over the cabbage, add a little salt, cover with a lid, and simmer on low heat for about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Tomato paste: 100 g
- Water: 150 ml
- Salt: to taste
9
Season the ready solyanka with salt and pepper to taste.
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
10
Serve the solyanka as a main dish or side dish, garnished with greens.
- Fresh herbs: to taste