Solianka or Russian Beef Soup Recipe
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Solianka or Russian Beef Soup

By: Karena  
"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."

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Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces dried mushrooms
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 3 onions, chopped
  • 1 cup cooked diced veal
  • 1 cup diced ham
  • 1/4 pound kielbasa sausage, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 2 quarts beef stock
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 10 black peppercorns
  • 2 dill pickles, diced
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 12 marinated mushrooms
  • 1 (28 ounce) can Italian-style whole peeled tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 12 kalamata olives
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh dill weed
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup dill pickle juice
  • 1 teaspoon Hungarian sweet paprika
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  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.
  5. Remove pot from heat and remove bouquet garni. Adjust seasonings and serve with sour cream and lemon.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 478 | Total Fat: 30.4g | Cholesterol: 100mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2003 by CELTGODESS 
This recipe was very authentic and very close to what we were used to eating when we lived in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2003 by SUE-S. 
This soup was really good! I served it at a dinner party with a Russian theme and it was a big... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2003 by MARIJN 
This recipe is an excellent one. Sour, salty, and savoury. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2009 by food critic 
excellent recipe, tasted just like when i was in Ukraine, very close MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2006 by luna 
I was intrigued by this list of ingredients, and made the recipe exactly as written. It was... MORE
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Reviewed on Apr. 4, 2007 by liliya P 
this was so good i made this today for lunch i had this in a miami resturant a few years back.... MORE
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Reviewed on May 15, 2009 by Kathy 
I like this soup, but find the salt content a bit much due to all the pickled ingredients. MORE
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Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2009 by ralphm 
This recipe is fantastic. I had this with a crusty bread topping in a restaurant in Vegas and... MORE

 
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