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Solianka flavored with lemon

Solianka: Traditional Russian Pickled Meat Soup

Solianka is a traditional Russian soup known for its bold, tangy flavors. Made with a mix of meats, pickled vegetables, and aromatic herbs, it can serve as a complete, protein-rich meal. Perfect for winter, this hearty soup strengthens the immune system and supports digestion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Dish, Soup
Cuisine: Russian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 250 g Meat veal, beef, or any preferred meat
  • 200 g Butter
  • 5 Mushrooms chopped
  • 200 g Sausage or ham chopped
  • 3 glasses Water
  • 1 tbsp Flour
  • 200 g Olives sliced
  • 5 Bay leaves fragrant leaves
  • 2 Tomatoes chopped
  • 2 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Chopped dill
  • 2 Garlic cloves minced
  • 2 Pickled cucumbers chopped
  • Salt pepper, paprika (to taste)

Method
 

  1. Step 1:
  2. Chop meat and sausage finely. In a deep pot, melt 100 g butter and sauté onions and garlic. Add meat and sausage, fry until lightly browned.
  3. Step 2:
  4. In another pan, melt 100 g butter, sauté tomatoes with tomato paste, then add to the main mixture.
  5. Step 3:
  6. Add mushrooms, olives, chopped pickles, dill, and spices. Mix flour with cold water and stir into the soup. Add bay leaves and let simmer for 1 hour until fully cooked.