Plum solyanka
Description
A hearty first course. For the broth, you can use any smoked meats you prefer. The sour soup becomes even more delicious if allowed to steep for 3 hours. Serve the soup hot.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1
Prepare the necessary ingredients.
- 2
Step 2
Cut the onion into medium-sized cubes.
- 3
Step 3
Pour vegetable oil into the pot in which you will cook the solyanka. Heat it up. Add the chopped onion and sauté, stirring, until lightly browned.
- 4
Step 4
Cut the cucumbers into thin strips. Transfer to a separate saucepan or skillet, pour in the brine. Place over medium heat and simmer for 20 minutes after boiling.
- 5
Step 5
Slice the boiled and smoked sausage into thin strips.
- 6
Step 6
Add both types of sausage to the onion. Fry together until a light crust forms on the sausage.
- 7
Step 7
Cut the washed prunes into thin strips.
- 8
Step 8
Add to the fried sausage with onions.
- 9
Step 9
Pour hot water over it. I used approximately 700 ml. Place over heat and cook for 15 minutes.
- 10
Step 10
Add tomato paste to the cucumbers, bring to a boil, and simmer together for 3-4 minutes.
- 11
Step 11
Add cucumbers and tomato paste to the pot. Stir. Add sliced lemon and herbs. Bring to a boil, then simmer for another 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover with a lid and let stand for 30 minutes. Serve after that.
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Step 12
Serve sour cream and rye bread as an accompaniment to the solyanka.