RUSSIAN MEAT & VEGETABLE SOLYANKA SOUP
Solyanka is a traditional Ukrainian and Russian meaty soup that is just great in the wintertime. It is traditionally on the salty side with few vegetables so I modified the recipe to make it healthier and more nutritious. The most appealing quality of Solyanka is the tart salty broth and the variety of strong flavors you get from the different strong flavored ingredients in the soup. Served with thick slices of buttered Russian or Ukrainian rye bread, it makes a filling and satisfying meal. ...... For the MEATS - Traditional Solyanka is made with sliced sausages, smoked pork, beef and often whatever is available. I prefer to use lighter ingredients. The sausage I like is Hillshire Farms Lite Smoked Sausage, or their Turkey Kielbasa Lite. These have great flavor and half the fat of traditional Eastern European sausages. A few slices of hot salami alsao add good flavor but for low fat I use a couple of chicken breasts in addition to the Lite sausage. ...... For the BROTH - For the broth to have its correct flavor it should be made from beef. Making traditional beef stock with soup bones and scrap meats is time consuming. Store-bought beef broth is often too salty and weak to boot. My preferred method is to use Minor's Beef Base Concentrate. Not available in stores, you can find this at a restaurant supplier or online from Amazon. This is a highly concentrated beef paste that quickly makes a very high quality broth with little effort. A 16 oz tub of Minor's will keep in the fridge for up to a year and make over 5 gallons of flavorful stock. A tip for reducing salt is to use more Minor's Beef Base instead of salt to add more flavor. If you make this recipe, be sure to try Minor's Base, for it will make this soup much better, and will surely become a regular standby in your kitchen. ...... For the VEGGIES - Traditional Russian Solyanka will only have salt-preserved varieties like pickled cucumbers, olives, capers, and salted mushrooms. While including at least some of these is important to get authentic flavor, I like to add shredded cabbage, white onions, sliced celery, and stewed tomatoes for improved nutrition. I shred the cabbage fine so as to add a bit of thickness to the body of the soup. ...... For the GARNISH - Just as important as what goes into the soup is what you dress it with. Squeeze a wedge of fresh Lemon into each bowl, drop a dollop of sour cream into the center, and sprinkle chopped fresh Dill over the top and you will be in heaven. These add contrasting flavors and make the soup a genuine delight.
Provided by Biker_chef
Categories Meat
Time 1h30m
Yield 3 quarts, 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- THE BROTH:.
- Put water and Minor's Beef Stock Conentrate into large pot and heat to boiling. Put peppercorns, bay leaves, and allspice into cheescloth satchel and place into pot. Once boiling, add shredded cabbage, sliced celery, reduce heat, and simmer for a minimum of 30 minutes.
- MEAT and VEGGIES:.
- Put oil into large frying pan and heat. Cut sausage into slices no thicker than 1/8"and put into pan. Cut pre-cooked chicken into thin long slices and put into pan. Cut onions into half-rings and put into pan once meat has been slightly browned. Slice pickles into thin strips and add to pan along with the tomato paste. After two minutes put into pot.
- PUTTING IT TOGETHER:.
- Put all of the pan-fried ingredients into the pot, add the sliced olives, stewed tomatoes, capers, and heat to a slight boil. DO NOT RAPIDLY BOIL - or the flavor will be killed. Add the white wine and simmer the pot for 20 minutes.
- SERVING:.
- Remove the cheescloth satchel from the pot and ladle the soup into bowls. Provide your dining guests the garnish of lemon slices, chopped dill, and sour cream. Enjoy as I am sure you will!
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Mhamad Mantk
[email protected]This soup is the best! I love the rich flavor and the tender vegetables. It's perfect for a cold winter day.
TEJ GRG TAMU
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
DJ Shihad gaming
[email protected]This soup was a hit! My friends and family raved about it. The flavors were perfect and the soup was so hearty and satisfying.
Abdullah Kingdom
[email protected]I made this soup for my family and they loved it! It was easy to make and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Mbali Ndlamlenze
[email protected]This soup was delicious! The broth was so flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Abdullah Azmat
[email protected]This was my first time making solyanka soup and it was a success! The soup was flavorful and hearty, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
adil arshad
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually serve it with a side of crusty bread and a dollop of sour cream.
brian hyute
[email protected]This soup was delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The broth was so flavorful and the vegetables were cooked just right. I will definitely be making this again.
Talayia Evans
[email protected]I've been making this soup for years and it's always a favorite. It's so hearty and flavorful, and it's perfect for a cold winter day. I usually add a little extra spice to mine, but that's just my personal preference.
Muhab Abbas
[email protected]Made this last night and it was a hit with my family! The flavors were so rich and complex, and the meat and vegetables were cooked to perfection. Will definitely be making this again soon.