Solyanka
Description
Just 40 minutes—and a hearty, delicious soup is ready on your table. There are many ways to prepare solyanka, and this is the quickest one. You can use several types of sausage; in this case, smoked and boiled. You could also use sausages, different kinds of frankfurters, hunter's sausages, etc. Before serving, don't forget to add a slice of lemon and a dollop of sour cream to each bowl. Ladle into bowls and serve.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. The ingredients for solyanka can be used without frying; you can prepare it with smoked pork ribs, or you can sauté them as in this recipe. Solyanka can be made in various ways, and this one is the simplest.
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Step 2
2. Immediately cut the potatoes into cubes and cover with cold water. Place on the stove and bring to a boil. Season with salt and spices to taste.
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Step 3
3. Chop the onion into small cubes.
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Step 4
4. Place the sliced sausage and onion into the pan. Add a little vegetable oil and start frying.
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Step 5
5. Slice the pickled cucumbers and add them to the sausage. Fry, stirring constantly.
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Step 6
6. Add a little tomato paste and mix well. You can add a couple of tablespoons of vegetable broth.
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Step 7
7. Fry for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
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Step 8
8. When the potatoes have simmered for about 10 minutes after baking, add the sausage and cucumber sauté. Add salt and spices to taste.
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Step 9
9. The sausage is boiled for a short time (about 5 minutes), and at the end, you can add sliced olives.
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Step 10
10. At the end, you can add a few more pickled cucumbers.
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Step 11
11. Cover with a lid and simmer for another 10 minutes. Add fresh herbs to taste. This sour soup recipe doesn't require broth, so it's ready very quickly.
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Step 12
12. Once everything is cooked, let the soup stand for a while to infuse properly. Just before serving, add a slice of lemon directly to the bowl.
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Step 13
13. Add a little sour cream—it will taste better!