Quick Solyanka
4 servings
45 minutes
Solyanka is a fragrant and rich soup rooted in Russian cuisine. It originated from simple and accessible ingredients that were always at hand for the housewife. It features a harmonious blend of salty, sour, and spicy notes created by smoked meats, pickles, tomato juice, and spices. This soup is perfect for a cozy home dinner or a quick lunch as it doesn't require complex techniques or long cooking times. Each ingredient complements the others to create a rich and warming flavor that awakens the appetite. Solyanka is best served with a slice of lemon, olives, and a spoonful of sour cream for an even brighter and more balanced taste. A dish that brings together leftover smoked meats from the fridge turns into a true gastronomic find!
1
Clean all the vegetables.
2
In a pot (approximately 3 liters), add diced potatoes, sliced sausages, and finely diced meat - smoked meats (whatever you have in the fridge: cooked sausage, raw sausage, carbonade, etc.). It all depends on your imagination and the availability of products in the fridge.
- Potato: 1 piece
- Sausages (wieners): 2 pieces
- Smoked meats: to taste
3
Grate the pickles on a coarse grater directly into the pot.
- Pickled cucumbers: 4 pieces
4
Pour with tomato juice and set to cook.
- Tomato juice: 1 l
5
Place grated carrots, finely chopped onions in a pan, and fry in vegetable oil. Add finely chopped greens and fry for another 3-4 minutes.
- Carrot: 1 piece
- Onion: 1 head
- Fresh herbs: to taste
6
Once the potatoes are cooked (about 10-12 minutes), fill the pot with boiling water and add the fried onions, carrots, and herbs.
- Onion: 1 head
- Carrot: 1 piece
- Fresh herbs: to taste
7
Bring to a boil, add finely chopped garlic and spices. Salt to taste. Let it simmer for another 5-6 minutes.
- Finely chopped garlic: to taste
- Spices: to taste
8
Serve with a slice of lemon, olives, and sour cream.
