Solyanka

Name: Solyanka
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 lb flank steak, diced; 1/2 lb smoked kielbasa, sliced; 1/2 lb black forest ham, diced; 1 yellow onion, chopped; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 cup dill pickles, chopped; 8 cups beef broth; 1/2 cup dill pickle brine; 1/2 cup pitted black olives, sliced; 2 tbsp capers, drained; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

A hearty, sour, and savory soup packed with tender meats, pickles, olives, and capers. Tangy lemon juice balances the rich meat broth for a classic winter dish.

55 minMediumServes 6340 cal/serving

RussianSoupStovetopStandardLow CarbGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 lb flank steak, diced
1/2 lb smoked kielbasa, sliced
1/2 lb black forest ham, diced
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 cup dill pickles, chopped
8 cups beef broth
1/2 cup dill pickle brine
1/2 cup pitted black olives, sliced
2 tbsp capers, drained
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2

Add 1 lb diced flank steak and cook for 6 minutes until browned, verifying internal temperature reaches 145F.
3

Add 1/2 lb sliced smoked kielbasa and 1/2 lb diced black forest ham, cooking for 3 minutes until warm, then set all meats aside.
4

Sauté 1 chopped yellow onion in the same pot for 5 minutes until soft.
5

Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and 1 cup chopped dill pickles, cooking for 2 minutes.
6

Return cooked meats to pot, then pour in 8 cups beef broth and 1/2 cup dill pickle brine.
7

Bring to a simmer, add 1/2 cup sliced pitted black olives and 2 tbsp drained capers, then cook for 20 minutes.
8

Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice.

Questions

How long does Solyanka keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Solyanka?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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