Abkhazian Solyanka

⏳ Time

2 hours 30 minutes

🥕 Ingredients

🍽️ Servings

Description

Abkhazian Solyanka is a hearty, flavorful soup that combines various meats, pickles, and spices. It is traditionally served with a dollop of sour cream and fresh herbs. This dish is perfect for gatherings and can be enjoyed with crusty bread. It's a delightful way to savor a taste of Abkhazia.

Ingredients

Ground coriander - 1 bunch
Beef - 21.2 oz
Passata Tomato Sauce - 4 spoons
Ground coriander - 1 tablespoon
Khmeli-suneli - 1 tablespoon
Red Long Chili Peppers - a pinch
Garlic - 2 cloves
Parsley - 1 bunch
Vegetable Oil - 4 spoons
Salt - to taste
Onion - 5 heads

Step by Step guide

Step 1

Buy high-quality beef with some fat, cut it into elongated pieces about five to seven centimeters long, rinse, and bring to a boil until fully cooked (cooking time greatly depends on the quality of the beef — from one to one and a half hours or more — just keep testing it).

Step 2

While the meat is cooking, chop the onions (4 onions) and sauté them well. Add tomato paste to the pan with the onions 5 minutes before turning off the heat. Stir occasionally.

Step 3

Once the meat is cooked, transfer it to a skillet with onions and tomato paste, and add enough broth from the pot where the beef was cooked to cover the meat.

Step 4

While the beef is simmering, prepare the herbs, garlic, and onion by slicing the onion into thin rings or pieces.

Step 5

Simmer the beef for half an hour. Five minutes before it's done, add the spices: ground coriander, khmeli-suneli, red pepper, and salt. Immediately toss in the herbs, thinly sliced onion, and garlic.