Classic Solyanka

⏳ Time

3 hours

🥕 Ingredients

🍽️ Servings

Description

Classic Solyanka is a hearty and flavorful soup that combines various types of meats, pickles, olives, and a rich broth. It is often served with a dollop of sour cream and a slice of lemon, making it a perfect dish for gatherings or a comforting meal at home. Enjoy it with a crusty bread for a complete experience.

Ingredients

Bone-in Beef - 2 lbs
Water - 4 qt
Beef tongue - 5.3 oz
Smoked Brisket - 5.3 oz
Vienna Sausage - 5.3 oz
Bay leaf - 1 piece
Allspice berries - 3 pieces
Onion - 2 heads
Carrot - 1 piece
Passata Tomato Sauce - 1.1 oz
Pickled Cauliflower - 7.1 oz
Cucumber Brine - 5 fl oz
Olives stuffed with lemon - 3.5 oz
Salt - to taste
Ground Black Pepper - to taste
Vegetable Oil - 1 fl oz
Lemon - 1 piece
Herbs - to taste

Step by Step guide

Step 1

Prepare all the ingredients.

Step 2

Cover the beef with water, bring to a boil, and skim off the foam.

Step 3

When the broth becomes clear, add a halved onion, coarsely chopped carrot, bay leaf, and whole peppercorns. Simmer the broth for about 2 hours.

Step 4

Finely chop the onion and pickles.

Step 5

Slice the olives into rings.

Step 6

Slice the beef tongue and brisket into strips. Cut the sausages into rings about 1 cm thick.

Step 7

Strain the broth through a sieve or cheesecloth and return it to the pot. Discard the vegetables and spices from the broth, and allow the meat to cool.