Solyanka (Russian Soup)

[JayFramer]

Just got done making a pot of solyanka, a Russian soup featuring pickled cucumbers and various meats and vegetables:

It is pictured here with garnishes of lemon, sour cream, and dil. The bread is a Ukrainian black (rye) bread from the local European food store, and is incredible stuff. The soup itself is absolutely amazing guys. First time trying let alone making it and it is just SO good. It’s meaty and savory thanks to boiled beef, bacon, and smoked sausage, with a wonderful tangy note from the pickles.

A bit unusual but guys, what a comforting and delicious soup. I used this recipe:

Recipe From Russia: Simple Solyanka! (Soup) | Windows to Russia

Take care, guys!

-Jay

 

[gonerydin]

That does sound good. I think I will be making that this winter.


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[Trooperdan]

I'm stumped by the cucumbers, described as salt pickles, are these commercially available or home made?

 

[gonerydin]

I'm stumped by the cucumbers, described as salt pickles, are these commercially available or home made?

Other recipes I’ve seen called for sliced dill pickles. That’s what I’m going to use.


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[bigwheelzip]

My late mom's neighbor in Brooklyn is a Russian immigrant. She loves my husband and when we are there, brings him all kinds of Russian food treats, including many hearty soups. Usually he demolishes what she brings him before I know its there.

 

[VaTom]

looks great. Love the "exotic" soups from other cultures / lands. One of my favorites is Vietnamese Lemon Grass soup. The best I have found is at Miss Saigon Restaurant in Georgetown (Washigton DC). Authentic food.

 

[JayFramer]

I'm stumped by the cucumbers, described as salt pickles, are these commercially available or home made?

From my research, it’s simply pickles made without the addition of vinegar. I bought a bottle of Polish pickles from the European market and it has only the cucumbers, salt, water, and herbs. If you can’t find such pickles I have no doubt normal ones would be just fine. Maybe a brand like Clausen (available everywhere) would be the closest. They’re in the refrigerated section.

 

[OLDSTER]

We love making soups over the winter. Definitely gonna try that one. Thanks for posting

 

[Rudi]

Looks great! Borsht is another good winter warmer.