Meat and potato solyanka
Description
Perfect for lunch. Solianka can be prepared in various ways. For example, traditional mixed meat solianka doesn't include potatoes. But I couldn't resist! In my opinion, any hot dish becomes even more delicious and hearty with potatoes. For making solianka with meat and potatoes, I use a small piece of bone-in pork (for the broth). You can adjust the selection of smoked meats to your taste. Smoked chicken leg adds a pleasant piquancy, which I really like. Serve with fresh herbs and sour cream.
Instructions
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Step 1
First, prepare the broth for the solyanka: put the meat to boil, removing the foam periodically. When the meat is cooked, take it out of the broth and let it cool down. Peel the potatoes, cut them into pieces, and add them to the broth to cook.
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Step 2
While the potatoes are boiling, finely chop the onion and sauté it in a frying pan. Cut the pickled cucumbers into thin strips. When the potatoes are half-cooked, add the cucumbers, onion, and tomato paste. Cook for about 5 minutes after boiling.
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Step 3
Cut all the smoked meats—sausages, smoked chicken drumstick, sausage, and boiled meat—into thin strips (or simply into pieces, if not strips). Then add them to the boiling solyanka and cook for 5–7 minutes.
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Step 4
Final touch: add all the spices, chopped herbs, and simmer for about 2 minutes.
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Step 5
The ready-made meat and potato solyanka can sit for another 5 minutes covered with a lid and off the heat: this will let it steep and become even more delicious!
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Step 6
You can serve meat and potato solyanka with lemon wedges, sour cream, and black bread.