Solianka or Russian Beef Soup

Cuisine : Russian
Calories : 478
Type : Non Vegetarian
Serving Size : 6
Course : Soup
Preparation Time : 70  Min
INGREDIENTS
No Ingredient Quantity Measure Type
1 Mushrooms 2 Ounces
2 Water 3/4 Cup
3 Butter 1/2 Cup
4 Onion 3
5 Veal 1 Cup
6 Ham 1 Cup
7 Kielbasa sausage 1/4 Pound
8 Beef stock 2 Quart
9 Bay leaves 3
10 Black pepper 10
11 Dill pickles 2
12 Capers 2 Tablespoon
13 Mushrooms 12
14 Tomato 28 Ounces
15 Tomato paste 1 Tablespoon
16 All-purpose flour 1 & 1/2 Tablespoon
17 Kalamata olives 12
18 Dried dill 1/3 Cup
19 Marjoram 1/4 Teaspoon
20 Garlic 3 Clove
21 Dill pickle juice 1/4 Cup
22 Hungarian sweet paprika 1 Tablespoon
23 Salt To taste
24 Black pepper To taste
Recipe Details
This is a traditional Russian soup that is served as a meal by itself. Vodka is usually served with it. Garnish with fresh lemon slices and sour cream.
Cooking Instructions

  1. Soak mushrooms in 3/4 cup water until tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Set aside.
  2. Melt half the butter and saute the onions, meats, and rehydrated mushrooms. Add the stock and liquid from the mushrooms and bring to a boil. Make a bouquet garni by tying the bay leaves and peppercorns tightly in cheesecloth. Lower the heat and add the bouquet garni, pickles, capers, and marinated mushrooms. Simmer 10-15 minutes.
  3. Melt remaining butter in a skillet and cook the tomatoes and tomato paste for a few minutes, then add the flour and saute for another few minutes. Add a cup of the soup to the skillet and stir in well, then return pan ingredients to the soup pot.
  4. Add the olives, dill, marjoram, garlic, pickle juice, and paprika. Adjust soup's seasoning with salt and pepper; simmer another 10-15 minutes.
Garnishing Instructions
Remove pot from heat and remove bouquet garni. Adjust seasonings .
Serving Instructions
serve with sour cream and lemon.

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