Russian Solyanka (Meat Soup)

Name: Russian Solyanka (Meat Soup)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Eastern European
Ingredients: 2 tbsp sunflower oil; 1 medium onion (finely chopped); 2 garlic cloves (minced); 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 medium pickled cucumbers (diced); 8 –10 green olives (pitted and halved); 1 tbsp capers (optional); 1.5 litres beef stock; 1 bay leaf; 1 tsp smoked paprika; Freshly ground black pepper to taste; 150 g cooked beef (brisket or stewing beef, diced); 150 g smoked sausage (like kielbasa, sliced); 100 g cooked ham (diced); 50 g salami or cured meat (chopped); 1 lemon (sliced into wedges); 4 tbsp sour cream; Fresh dill or parsley (finely chopped)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:40min

Solyanka is a traditional Russian meat soup featuring smoked sausage tangy pickles olives and a rich tomato base served hot with sour cream and lemon for a bold hearty and comforting experience

Updated at: Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:50:29 GMT