Soup - Solyanka with Chicken

Name: Soup - Solyanka with Chicken
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Boneless chicken thigh fillet 150 g; Chicken breast fillet 150 g; Smoked bacon 115 g; Leek 50 g; Marinated cucumbers 100 g; Tomato juice 60 ml; Tomato paste 1 tablespoon; Chili sauce 1 tablespoon; Green olives 110 g; Capers 30 g; Lemon 0 to taste; Beef stock 500 ml; Pickle brine 125 ml; Olive oil 2 tablespoon; Mustard oil 1 teaspoon; Sea salt 0 to taste; Allspice berries 5 piece; Bay leaf 1 piece; Pink peppercorns 1 tablespoon; Jalapeno pepper 15 g; Sour cream 0 to taste; Parsley 0 to taste

6 servings

45 minutes

Chicken solyanka is a vibrant representative of Russian cuisine that embodies a wealth of flavors and aromas. Its history dates back to ancient tavern traditions when solyanka was prepared as a hearty dish for travelers. This chicken version stands out for its lightness and harmonious balance of smokiness, spiciness, and tanginess. Chicken fillet, bacon, and capers give the solyanka a rich taste, while pickled cucumbers and jalapeños add pleasant heat. The aromatic broth with tomato paste and spices ties all the ingredients together, creating a unique symphony of flavors. This soup not only warms but also stimulates the appetite, and serving it with lemon, parsley, and sour cream makes it truly restaurant-worthy. An ideal choice for a family lunch or cozy dinner.

Energy value per serving

CaloriesProteinsFatsCarbohydrates

283.1

kcal

16.3g

grams

22.1g

grams

Ingredients

6servings

Boneless chicken thigh fillet

150

Chicken breast fillet

150

115

100

tbsp

tbsp

110

to taste

500

125

tbsp

tsp

to taste

tbsp

to taste

to taste

Cooking steps

1
Chop the bacon into small pieces.
Required ingredients:
1. Smoked bacon: 115 g

2
Cut the chicken into cubes.
Required ingredients:
1. Boneless chicken thigh fillet: 150 g
2. Chicken breast fillet: 150 g

3
Slice the leek into rings.
Required ingredients:
1. Leek: 50 g

4
Cut the cucumbers into sticks.
Required ingredients:
1. Marinated cucumbers: 100 g

5
Heat mustard oil and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan. Add the bacon.
Required ingredients:
1. Mustard oil: 1 teaspoon
2. Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
3. Smoked bacon: 115 g

6
Fry the bacon for 3-4 minutes over high heat, stirring occasionally.

7
Add chicken fillet to the bacon. Mix.
Required ingredients:
1. Boneless chicken thigh fillet: 150 g
2. Chicken breast fillet: 150 g

8
Add salt and mix. Reduce the heat.
Required ingredients:
1. Sea salt: to taste

9
Finely chop the jalapeño.
Required ingredients:
1. Jalapeno pepper: 15 g

10
Stir after 5 minutes and remove from heat.

11
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a small pot. Add the leek.
Required ingredients:
1. Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
2. Leek: 50 g

12
Add cucumbers and jalapeños.
Required ingredients:
1. Marinated cucumbers: 100 g
2. Jalapeno pepper: 15 g

13
Shuffle.

14
After a couple of minutes, add tomato juice and chili sauce.
Required ingredients:
1. Tomato juice: 60 ml
2. Chili sauce: 1 tablespoon

15
Mix thoroughly and reduce the heat.

16
Heat the broth to a high temperature.
Required ingredients:
1. Beef stock: 500 ml

17
Add the sautéed vegetables and chicken to the broth.
Required ingredients:
1. Leek: 50 g
2. Marinated cucumbers: 100 g
3. Jalapeno pepper: 15 g
4. Boneless chicken thigh fillet: 150 g
5. Chicken breast fillet: 150 g

18
Bring to a boil, remove the foam, and reduce the heat. Cook for 20 minutes.

19
Add capers and olives.
Required ingredients:
1. Capers: 30 g
2. Green olives: 110 g

20
Add peppercorns and bay leaf.
Required ingredients:
1. Allspice berries: 5 piece
2. Bay leaf: 1 piece

21
Add brine and tomato paste, mix thoroughly and cook for 5-7 minutes.
Required ingredients:
1. Pickle brine: 125 ml
2. Tomato paste: 1 tablespoon

22
Pour into a plate, garnish with lemon, add parsley, and serve. You can add sour cream if desired.
Required ingredients:
1. Lemon: to taste
2. Parsley: to taste
3. Sour cream: to taste

Soup - Solyanka with Chicken

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