SOLIANKA OR RUSSIAN BEEF SOUP

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This is a traditional Russian soup that is served as a meal by itself. Vodka is usually served with it. Garnish with fresh lemon slices and sour cream.

Provided by Karena

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 24

2 ounces dried mushrooms
¾ cup water
½ cup unsalted butter
3 onions, chopped
1 cup cooked diced veal
1 cup diced ham
¼ pound kielbasa sausage, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 quarts beef stock
3 bay leaves
10 black peppercorns
2 dill pickles, diced
2 tablespoons capers
12 marinated mushrooms
1 (28 ounce) can Italian-style whole peeled tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
12 kalamata olives
⅓ cup chopped fresh dill weed
¼ teaspoon dried marjoram
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup dill pickle juice
1 teaspoon Hungarian sweet paprika
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Soak mushrooms in 3/4 cup water until tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Set aside.
  • Melt half the butter and saute the onions, meats, and rehydrated mushrooms. Add the stock and liquid from the mushrooms and bring to a boil. Make a bouquet garni by tying the bay leaves and peppercorns tightly in cheesecloth. Lower the heat and add the bouquet garni, pickles, capers, and marinated mushrooms. Simmer 10-15 minutes.
  • Melt remaining butter in a skillet and cook the tomatoes and tomato paste for a few minutes, then add the flour and saute for another few minutes. Add a cup of the soup to the skillet and stir in well, then return pan ingredients to the soup pot.
  • Add the olives, dill, marjoram, garlic, pickle juice, and paprika. Adjust soup's seasoning with salt and pepper; simmer another 10-15 minutes.
  • Remove pot from heat and remove bouquet garni. Adjust seasonings and serve with sour cream and lemon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477.6 calories, Carbohydrate 26.9 g, Cholesterol 100.4 mg, Fat 30.4 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 25.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 1373.9 mg, Sugar 10.8 g

Shehriyar's Birds news
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I'm not a huge fan of Russian cuisine, but this soup was really good. I'll definitely be making it again.


Noran Koraim
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This soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Miracle Okpara
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I've never had solyanka before, but this recipe was a great introduction. I really enjoyed it.


Bytyqi Rystem
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of flavors.


Winston Smith
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my soup turned out really bland. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


jihane belakehal
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.


Surngi Herath
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I'm not a fan of beef, but I really enjoyed this soup. The flavors are amazing.


Almeershah Ahmed
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out perfect. It was so easy to make and it was delicious.


Paul Greatman
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This soup was a little too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time.


Babul Mia
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


ruth baraka
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This soup is a bit spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I'll probably make it again with less cayenne pepper next time.


Will Stuart
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I'm not a huge fan of soups, but this one is really good. It's flavorful and satisfying.


Diamond
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting and it really hits the spot.


keshav amin
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Bright Nice
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This soup is delicious! The flavors are amazing and it's so easy to make.


Debendra Tamang
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. I love that it's so easy to make and that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


David Walker
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This soup is so hearty and flavorful! My family loved it.