
Assorted solyanka (meat, homemade)
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Almost everyone loves solyanka. It's a hearty, rich soup with an amazing aroma of smoked meats. Every homemaker has her own recipe for preparing it. For example, I never use boiled sausage. Serve the soup hot.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1

You can cook solyanka in any broth. Place the meat in cold water and start cooking the broth. During cooking, add a bay leaf and half of a small onion.
- 2
Step 2

Chop the onion finely.
- 3
Step 3

To prepare solyanka, we will need smoked meats. You can chop them finely yourself, or buy a special solyanka set from the store.
- 4
Step 4

Fry the chopped onion in vegetable oil.
- 5
Step 5

Add the sliced smoked meats.
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Step 6

Peel the cucumbers and grate them finely. It's best to use barrel cucumbers.
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Step 7

Add tomato juice and 2 tablespoons of tomato paste. The tomato paste adds brightness and flavor to the soup.
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Step 8

Mix and simmer for about 15 minutes.
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Step 9

Combine the broth with the filling. Separate the chicken meat from the bones, slice it, and return it to the soup. Bring the solyanka to a boil. Add spices, garlic, salt, and sugar. Cook for one minute, then turn off the heat. Let the soup steep for 15 minutes.