Solianka or Russian Beef Soup Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Dec 14, 2003

This recipe was very authentic and very close to what we were used to eating when we lived in Russia. My kids who were born in Russia and grew up eating Russian foods love this, but it might not go over so well with American kids. We love this, and I make it with all kinds of cooked meat in the traditional Russian fashion, in Russia Solianka is the "clean out your fridge" soup.

—CELTGODESS

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Most Helpful Critical Review

May 07, 2013

Not tasty enough for me for all the unhealthy ingredients.

—misstoni

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31 Ratings

Dec 14, 2003

This soup was really good! I served it at a dinner party with a Russian theme and it was a big hit. It makes a very hearty main course. The only recommendation I have is to rehydrate the mushrooms and let the sand settle. Also, you may want to double the recipe and freeze some for future meals!!!

—SUE-S.

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Dec 28, 2009

I didn't even read the directions, I just checked out the ingredients. They are too many!=)) But, I don't think they'd bother. Why you called Solianka "Beef Soup"?=) It's not! I would call it "Smoked Meat Sour Soup"! That would be the rightest name!=)) Anyway, sounds good! This is one of my favorite soups in my country (Russia). The original way is: stock based on a pickles brine, there are ham, sausages, bacon, kelbasa, some beef, lemons, olives (black and green), tomato pure, onions, celery.....what else?.........parsley, cilantro......oooohhh!!!!!!!!!!!!! pickles, diced..capers??? you can add but the original recipe comes with pickles, so...thanks! I rated this recipe with "five stars"!!!!

—Alexander Russian Magic Cook

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Dec 15, 2003

This recipe is an excellent one. Sour, salty, and savoury.

—MARIJN

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Feb 03, 2011

I was a little aprehensive about the ingredients, but as it cooked it smelled amazing. I did have to substitute alternate items for the veal (thin sliced beef) and marinated mushrooms (regular raw mushrooms) and used dried dill weed instead of fresh because I couldn't find it. This was for a dinner party and everyone loved it. I got multiple comments on how tasty it was. I served it with Russian black bread and a basic side salad and it was perfect. Everyone should try this. It does indicate that it feeds 6, but I could easily have fed 12 people with the soup, salad and bread. Everyone should try this because the flavor is not what you would expect given the ingredients.

—lhacking13

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Jan 27, 2010

I signed up just so I could review this recipe. I made the soup yesterday and my husband said it's the best I've ever made! I used half the amount of butter and tomatoes (personal preference). I will be making this soup quite often, thank you for sharing!

—pintea

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Mar 22, 2006

I was intrigued by this list of ingredients, and made the recipe exactly as written. It was sublime! I dream about this soup! Thanks, Karena!

—luna

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Nutrition

Calories
478 kcal
24%

Carbohydrates
26.9 g
9%

Cholesterol
100 mg
33%

Fat
30.4 g
47%

Fiber
4.7 g
19%

Protein
25.4 g
51%

Sodium
1375 mg
55%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Solianka or Russian Beef Soup

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 478
** Calories from Fat: 273

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 30.4g 47 %
** Saturated Fat 14.2g 71 %
** Cholesterol 100mg 33 %
** Sodium 1375mg 55 %
** Potassium 1051mg 29 %
** Total Carbohydrates 26.9g 9 %
** Dietary Fiber 4.7g 19 %
** Protein 25.4g 51 %
** Sugars 10.8g
** Vitamin A 47 %
** Vitamin C 72 %
** Calcium 13 %
** Iron 42 %
** Thiamin 24 %
** Niacin 102 %
** Vitamin B6 22 %
** Magnesium 12 %
** Folate 16 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.