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Solyanka Recipe

This hearty Solyanka recipe is perfect for the colder months. With a rich, unforgettable flavor that's both sour and salty, this Russian meat soup is a must-try for any soup lover.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 465 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Russian

Ingredients

For the chicken broth:
  • 11 cups water
  • 4 chicken drumsticks
  • 1 big onion
  • 1 celery stalk
  • 1 carrot
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 3 bay leaves
For Solyanka:
  • 8.5 cups chicken stock
  • 1 large onion minced
  • 3 tablespoons tomato sauce or ketchup
  • 4 slices of bacon cut into narrow strips
  • 3 ounces salami cut into narrow strips
  • 3 cooked chicken sausages cut in half lengthwise and cubed
  • 4 cooked chicken drumsticks bones and skin removed, meat shredded
  • 2 teaspoons capers rinsed
  • 3 Pickles chopped
  • ¾ cup pickle juice
  • 3 tablespoons parsley chopped
  • olive oil
  • salt pepper
  • sour cream olives - optional (for garnish)

Instructions

Prepare chicken broth:
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  1. Bring 11 cups of water to a boil, add chicken drumsticks and other ingredients. Reduce to low-medium heat and cook for 1 hour. Off the heat, transfer drumsticks into a separate bowl for a later use. Discard all vegetables and strain a broth through colander.
Make Solyanka:
  1. Cook bacon pieces in a medium skillet until crisp. Drain on paper towel.
  2. Heat 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium saute pan. Add minced onion and saute for about 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes, until the onions are translucent but not brown.
  3. Place a medium pot with a chicken broth over medium heat and bring to a boil. Stir in chicken sausage and pickles and cook for 5 minutes. Add salami, bacon, chicken meat, capers, onions, and pickle juice and continue cooking for another 5 minutes. Add salt and pepper to your taste. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and off the heat.
To serve:
  1. Ladle the soup into a bowl, add a dollop of sour cream, couple of olives and a slice of lemon.
  2. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Meat: Solyanka is a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of meats. While this recipe calls for chicken, you can also use beef, pork, or even a combination of meats to suit your preferences. Just make sure to adjust the cooking times as needed, as different meats may require different cooking times to become tender.
  • Spicy: If you're a fan of spicy food, this variation is for you. Simply add a teaspoon of hot paprika or a chopped spicy pepper of your choice to the soup. This will give your solyanka a fiery kick that's sure to warm you up on a cold day.
  • Fridge: If you have leftovers of this hearty soup, you can store them in the fridge. Simply transfer the solyanka into an airtight container, and it will stay fresh for up to 3-4 days.
  • Freezer: You can also freeze solyanka for up to 3 months. Just make sure it's completely cooled before transferring it into a freezer-safe container.
  • Thaw and Reheat: When you're ready to enjoy your frozen solyanka, let it thaw overnight in the fridge. Then, reheat it on the stovetop over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it's heated through.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 465kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 37g (74%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 0.05g Cholesterol 144mg (48%) Sodium 2152mg (90%) Potassium 810mg (23%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 2177IU (44%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 75mg (8%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 465

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 465kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 37g 74%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 0.05g 3%
Cholesterol 144mg 48%
Sodium 2152mg 90%
Potassium 810mg 17%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 2177IU 44%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 75mg 8%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.