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Solyanka Soup Recipe

Solyanka is a rich and hearty soup that is popular in Russia and Eastern Europe. It's made with cured meats, green Gordal olives, pickles, veggies, and a flavorful beef broth. The unusual ingredients blend together perfectly to create a soup that is irresistible. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 741 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Russian

Ingredients

  • 7 7 ounces Bacon chopped
  • 7 7 ounces kielbasa sausage diced
  • 7 7 ounces salami diced (see notes about meat)
  • 1 1 medium onion minced
  • 1 1 stalk celery diced
  • 1 1 large carrot grated
  • 3 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ ½ teaspoon ground allspice
  • 2 2 bay leaves
  • 1 1 cup Gordal olives chopped
  • 3 3 Pickles chopped
  • 6 6 cups beef bone broth
  • ¼ ¼ cup pickle juice from the pickle jar
  • To serve: lemon slices, fresh dill, sour cream, extra Gordal or Manzanilla olives

Instructions

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  1. Add the bacon to a large soup pot over medium heat. Cook until the bacon has started to crisp and much of the fat is released. Add the kielbasa and salami and continue to cook until the bacon is crispy and the meat has browned. Remove the meat from the pot using a slotted spoon then drain all but 2 tablespoons of the oil from the pot. 
  2. Add the onion to the pot and cook until it is soft, about 5 minutes. Add the celery and carrot and cook until both begin to soften, about 3 minutes. 
  3. Push the veggies to the side of the pot then add the tomato paste. Spread it out a little then let it caramelize for 3 minutes. Add the paprika and allspice and mix everything together. 
  4. Add the bay leaves, Gordal olives, pickles, beef bone broth, pickle juice, and the cooked meat to the pot and bring the pot to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Taste the soup and add salt if needed - there are a lot of salty flavors in this so you probably won't add extra salt. Remove the bay leaves.
  5. Serve the soup topped with a slice of lemon, some fresh dill, a spoonful of sour cream, and a few extra Gordal olives. 

Notes

  • Solyanka is typically made with three types of meat, but the specific types of meat vary widely. Any kind of sausage, smoked or cured meat, or even leftover chicken or beef will work. See the blog post for more ideas!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 ¾ cup Calories 741kcal (37%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 50g (100%) Fat 54g (83%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Monounsaturated Fat 26g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 124mg (41%) Sodium 3851mg (160%) Potassium 869mg (25%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 3519IU (70%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 79mg (8%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 741

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 ¾ cup
Calories 741kcal 37%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 50g 100%
Fat 54g 83%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Monounsaturated Fat 26g 130%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 124mg 41%
Sodium 3851mg 160%
Potassium 869mg 18%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 3519IU 70%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 79mg 8%
Iron 3mg 17%

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