Solyanka
Description
The soup is simple and quick to prepare. This solyanka is easy to make, but it will take some time. However, the result will be excellent. If you cook it in water, it will make a perfect dish for fasting. Aromatic, hearty, and very tasty "Ballet" solyanka is suitable for both weekday and holiday meals. The soup is ready to serve.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients for making solyanka.
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Step 2
Rinse the beans well and cover with cold boiled water. Let them soak for 4-5 hours. I usually do this overnight.
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Step 3
Place the swollen beans in a saucepan. Pour in broth or water. Put on the stove and cook until half-done.
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Step 4
Peel and wash the carrots and onion. Cut the carrots into strips and the onion into cubes. Place in a frying pan.
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Step 5
Add the diced pickled cucumber.
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Step 6
And also a tomato minced in a meat grinder or blender.
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Step 7
And tomato paste.
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Step 8
Pour in refined sunflower oil and 100 ml of water or broth. Simmer the vegetables under a lid over low heat for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Step 9
When the beans are halfway cooked, add the sliced potatoes to the pot with the beans.
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Step 10
And mushrooms. Cook the solyanka for another 15 minutes.
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Step 11
Add the stewed vegetables, salt, ground black pepper, and bay leaf. Cook for 10 minutes, then turn off the heat.
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Step 12
Add herbs and garlic to the ready solyanka.
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Step 13
The "Ballet" solyanka is ready. Serve it with a slice of lemon and olives.