Solyanka with sausage
12 servings
120 minutes
Soljanka with sausage is a fragrant, thick, and rich dish that embodies the wealth of Russian cuisine. It is based on meat broth, smoked sausage, vegetables, and spices that create a complex and multifaceted flavor. The history of soljanka dates back to ancient tavern traditions when it served as nourishing food for travelers. A distinctive feature of soljanka is its sour-spicy note achieved through the combination of pickled cucumbers, lemon, and tomato paste. The finished dish delights the eye with golden colors and the gentle aroma of smoked meats.
1
Prepare the necessary ingredients.
2
Peel the potatoes, cut them into cubes or strips, pour water over them, and set aside.
3
If necessary, bring the prepared broth to a boil, drain the water from the potatoes, and place them in the pot with the broth, adding salt to taste. Cook the potatoes until done.
- Potato: 500 g
- Broth (stock): 2 l
- Fresh herbs: to taste
4
Peel the carrot, wash it well, cut it into strips or small cubes, and place it in the pan.
5
Peel the onion, wash it well, cut it into strips or small cubes, and place it in a pan, adding 100 ml of vegetable oil.
- Onion: 1 head
- Vegetable oil: 100 ml
6
Fry the onion and carrot until golden. Add 300 grams of tomato paste to the pan, sauté for 5 minutes while stirring, add 1-2 ladles of broth, and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Carrot: 1 piece
- Tomato paste: 300 g
- Broth (stock): 2 l
7
Add 1-2 ladles of broth to the vegetables and tomato paste and simmer for another 5 minutes.
8
Cut the smoked sausage into strips or small cubes.
9
Cut the cucumbers into strips or small cubes.
10
Place fried onions and carrots with tomato paste in a pot, 100 grams of olives, herbs to taste, sliced cucumbers, 2 lemon wedges, 1 bay leaf, and 1 teaspoon of pepper mix. Peel, wash, and press the garlic, then add it to the pot. Add 5 allspice berries.
- Green olives: 100 g
- Marinated cucumbers: 100 g
- Lemon: to taste
- Bay leaf: 1 piece
- Ground pepper blend: 1 teaspoon
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Allspice berries: 5 piece
11
Place the chopped sausage in a pot. Boil all ingredients for about 10-15 minutes. Add salt if necessary.
- Smoked sausage: 600 g
12
Serve the finished dish hot.
