Rassolnyk

Name: Rassolnyk
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Ukrainian
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, cut into pieces; 8 cups water; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 cup pearl barley, rinsed; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 1 medium carrot, grated; 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled, diced; 4 medium dill pickles, diced; 1 cup dill pickle brine; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper; 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped; 1/2 cup sour cream (for serving)

Rassolnyk is a Ukrainian pickle soup of chicken, pearl barley, potatoes, and dill pickles in their brine, with a sour, savory flavor. It is served with a spoonful of sour cream.

85 minMediumServes 4470 cal/serving

UkrainianSoupStovetopStandard

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Ingredients

1 lb boneless chicken thighs, cut into pieces
8 cups water
2 bay leaves
1/2 cup pearl barley, rinsed
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 medium carrot, grated
2 medium russet potatoes, peeled, diced
4 medium dill pickles, diced
1 cup dill pickle brine
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
1/2 cup sour cream (for serving)

Instructions

1

Bring 8 cups water to a boil in a large pot with 1 lb cut into pieces boneless chicken thighs and 2 bay leaves. Skim the foam and simmer 25 minutes. The chicken must reach 165°F internal temperature.
2

Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot. Add 1/2 cup rinsed pearl barley and simmer 40 minutes.
3

Melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook 1 medium diced yellow onion and 1 medium grated carrot for 8 minutes until soft.
4

Add 2 medium peeled, diced russet potatoes and the cooked onion and carrot to the pot. Simmer 10 minutes, then stir in 4 medium diced dill pickles and 1 cup dill pickle brine.
5

Simmer 5 minutes, then season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper. Stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill and serve with 1/2 cup sour cream (for serving).

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What is Rassolnyk?

Rassolnyk is a Ukrainian pickle soup of chicken, pearl barley, potatoes, and dill pickles in their brine, with a sour, savory flavor. It is served with a spoonful of sour cream. This reference files it under Ukrainian soup: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 85 minutes start to finish.

How much time should I plan for Rassolnyk?

As written, 85 minutes: 25 of prep and 60 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 2 (40 minutes): "Add 1/2 cup rinsed pearl barley and simmer 40 minutes."

What internal temperature should Rassolnyk reach?

For Rassolnyk, the target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 1. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is the brine in Rassolnyk worth the time?

Step 4 reads: "Simmer 10 minutes, then stir in 4 medium diced dill pickles and 1 cup dill pickle brine." Yes. The salt in step 4 seasons the meat all the way through and helps it hold moisture, which gives you a wider margin before it dries out.

Is there a substitute for sour cream in Rassolnyk?

The entry for Rassolnyk calls for 1/2 cup sour cream (for serving). In its place: Full-fat plain Greek yogurt, measure for measure. In hot sauces, add it off the heat.

Can I use chicken breasts instead of chicken thighs in Rassolnyk?

Yes, with care. Breasts dry out sooner: pull them at 165 F, which usually means a few minutes less than the thighs would take. As written, the entry for Rassolnyk uses 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, cut into pieces.

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