Solyanka

Solyanka

salty meaty soup

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 2h 10m
Cook Time: 30m
Total Time: 3h
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (18 Reviews)
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Ingredients

Adjust servings:

For the beef stock:

For Solyanka:

Spices combined:

To serve:

Nutritional Information

475
сalories
21,8g
fat
10,1g
carbohydrates
56,7g
protein
173mg
cholesterol
1095mg
sodium
Solyanka

Recipe Description

This Solyanka (Sour Soup with Mixed Meat) is a delicious thick spicy soup with origins in Russia and Ukraine. Solyanka comes from the Russian word for “salt” probably because of the addition of salty cured meats. For this solyanka recipe, you should use a selection of meats with a variety of textures and tastes. You could use bologna, smoked pork shoulder, smoked sausages or any of your favorite cured meats.

Start this Solyanka soup recipe by making beef stock. Sauté vegetables and add them to the broth with tomatoes, tomato juice and diced cured meats. Simmer and add olives and brine from pickles. Serve with fresh lemon and sour cream on top. This soup is a great hangover cure as it will replenish lost salts!  

To make this Solyanka, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Solyanka

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Make beef stock

    2h
    Step 1 - SolyankaStep 1 - Solyanka

    Combine 2-3 pounds of lean meat, 1 carrot, 1 celery stock, 1 onion and dry spices to make the beef stock, as you would normally make a soup base.

  2. 2

    Sauté vegetables

    5 min
    Step 2 - SolyankaStep 2 - Solyanka

    Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a large saucepan. Add 1 diced onion and 1 carrot and sauté in the oil. Add 4 diced pickles and 1 can of pureed tomatoes.

  3. 3

    Dice beef

    2 min
    Step 3 - Solyanka

    Remove the beef from the stock and cut into cubes. Return the meat to the soup.

  4. 4

    Add sauteed vegetables and tomato juice

    1 min
    Step 4 - Solyanka

    Add the sauteed vegetables to the beef stock along with a can of tomato juice.

  5. 5

    Add spices

    1 min
    Step 5 - Solyanka

    Add the combined spices and ¼ cup brine.

  6. 6

    Add smoked meat

    30 min
    Step 6 - Solyanka

    Cut smoked meat and add to soup. Simmer the soup for 30 minutes.

  7. 7

    Add olives and parsley

    1 min
    Step 7 - Solyanka

    Add 10-15 olives to the soup and some freshly chopped parsley and simmer for 5 more minutes. Taste and add salt if needed.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Step 8 - Solyanka

    Serve in large bowls with a slice of lemon and a dollop of sour cream on top.

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Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (18 reviews)
Zoe
March 12, 2025
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Superb delicious soup!

Wanda
October 21, 2024
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Excepcional. Hice esta solyanka para una cena familiar y todos quedaron maravillados. La mezcla de sabores es simplemente perfecta. ¡Gracias por esta receta!

Sarah Johnson
March 7, 2023
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Made this solyanka last week for the fam and they loved it. Perfect for cold nights. The flavors just pop.

Oleg
July 20, 2022
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Love it

Xena Smith
April 23, 2022
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Wow! This solyanka is so delish! I made it for my husband's birthday, and we were blown away by the flavors. The mix of meats and spices is just perfect. I can't believe how easy it was to make! We'll def be making this again!

Nate
October 30, 2021
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This is yummy! I made Solyanka last week for my family, and they all loved it. The mix of meats and spices was just perfect. It felt like I was back in my grandma's kitchen. Thank you for this simple and incredible recipe!

Robin Seasholtz
April 5, 2021
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Simple meal to make but takes a long time to wait for so not good for a quick soup and bed.

brynharris
March 11, 2021
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Can't get enough of all this beautiful and tasty Russian soups, this and the Shchi have become my top two favorite appetizers.

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