Meat and cabbage mixed solyanka
Description
Hearty and aromatic soup. Solianka has been considered a traditional Russian dish for centuries. Its distinctive slightly salty and tangy flavor, rich and balanced taste. This dish is also distinguished by a fantastic aroma capable of stimulating any appetite. Preparing solianka is quite labor-intensive, but the result is worth it. Serve with fresh herbs and sour cream.
Instructions
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Step 1
Finely chop the cabbage. Dice the cucumbers and potatoes into small cubes. Place them into a large pot, add olives, pour in the brine, and add bay leaf. Sprinkle with sugar and 1 tablespoon of salt, mix thoroughly, and place over heat. If there is very little liquid, add a bit of broth. Simmer until the cabbage and potatoes are cooked.
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Step 2
Peel the onion and cut it into small cubes. Grate the carrot on a grater. Cut the pepper in half, remove the seeds, and slice the flesh. Cut the smoked meat and boiled meat into small pieces.
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Step 3
Place the onion, pepper, and carrots in a frying pan. Sauté until golden. Five minutes before the vegetables are done, add the sliced meat and smoked products. Season with tomato paste. Simmer for 10 minutes.
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Step 4
Add the broth to the pot, along with the vegetables and meat; mix well. Cook for another 7 minutes, taste for salt, and add more if needed. As soon as the soup comes to a boil, cover it with a lid and let it steep for half an hour. The dish is ready!