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Solyanka — Smoky Meat & Pickle Soup

One pot. Eight bowls. Six months in the freezer.

An ideal dish for cold winter days when you want something warm and hearty. It satisfies while leaving a pleasant aftertaste, thanks to the harmonious combination of diverse ingredients. The sauté, broth, and boiled tongue become helpers for express assembly of this soup. Keeps up to 6 months in the freezer.

Prep30 min
Cook20 min
Total50 min
Serves8 servings
CuisineRussian

Freezer notes

Can you freeze Solyanka?

Yes — Solyanka freezes well: freeze it cooked, it keeps up to 6 months in the freezer, about 4 days in the fridge.

Freeze it cooked Up to 6 months frozen 4 days in the fridge

How to freeze Solyanka

Cool the soup completely, then portion into containers and freeze for up to 6 months.

How to reheat Solyanka

Thaw in the fridge or reheat gently on the stovetop, stirring occasionally, and finish with fresh herbs and lemon.

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Ingredients

  • 2500 ml beef broth
  • 500 g boiled beef tongue
  • 350 g boiled-smoked brisket
  • 250 g mixed smoked sausages
  • 200 g red onion
  • 20 g butter
  • 100 ml pickled cucumbers
  • 50 g capers
  • 70 ml olives
  • 40 g tomato paste
  • 1 clove garlic
  • to taste lemon
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • parsley and dill for serving

Method

  1. Cut the meat delicacies (tongue, brisket, salami) into cubes or strips. Heat the broth on a medium flame.
  2. Finely chop the red onion and sauté until golden in butter and olive oil, add garlic and tomato paste. Sauté the mixture for another minute on low heat. Then add the cucumbers and cook for another minute.
  3. Bring to a boil, add capers and olives — stir and keep for another 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Turn off the heat and let the soup rest for 10 minutes. Serve with fresh greens and lemon.

Equipment

  • large pot

Nutrition per serving

Calories225 kcal
Protein16 g
Fat15 g
Carbs6 g

Estimated. These numbers are calculated from the ingredient list, not lab-measured — treat them as a ballpark, not a label.

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