World Flavors Cookbook

Solyanka

A thick, spicy, and sour soup that combines various meats with pickles, olives, and lemon. Known as a "hangover cure" in Russian folklore.

Cuisine: Russia

Ingredients

• 300g assorted smoked meats (sausage, ham, bacon)
• 300g boiled beef
• 3 pickles, finely chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 100g black olives
• 1 tbsp capers
• Lemon slices for garnish
• Sour cream and fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Sauté onions, then add tomato paste and pickles. Simmer for 5 minutes.
2. Bring 2L of beef broth to a boil. Add all meats and the pickle mixture.
3. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
4. Add olives and capers in the last 5 minutes.
5. Serve with a lemon slice, a dollop of sour cream, and parsley in each bowl.