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7 Bold Reasons to Try Meat Solyanka Soup With Mushrooms Today

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Solyanka is a hearty Eastern European soup known for its rich, sour-salty-spicy flavor profile. This meat version with mushrooms blends smoked meats, vegetables, pickles, and herbs, creating a comforting bowl perfect for colder days. Serve with lemon, olives, and sour cream for a traditional touch.

  • Author: Catherine
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4–6 servings
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Russian/Ukrainian
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

  • 150g each of smoked meats (bacon, hunter sausages, carbonade, salami, etc.)
  • 400g mushrooms
  • 2 medium carrots
  • 2 medium onions
  • 200g tomato puree
  • 4 medium potatoes
  • 2–3 pickles
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh herbs (e.g., dill or parsley)
  • Sour cream (for serving)
  • Lemon slices (for serving)
  • Olives (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Chop the smoked meats, mushrooms, carrots, and onions. Peel and cube the potatoes.
  2. In a large pot, fry the smoked meats until they begin to brown.
  3. Add mushrooms, carrots, and onions. Stir and cook until browned.
  4. Mix in the tomato puree and let stew for 3–5 minutes. Dice the pickles while this simmers.
  5. Add the pickles and pour in 1.5 liters of water. Cover, bring to a boil, then simmer on medium heat for about 1 hour.
  6. Add chopped fresh herbs and let sit for 5 minutes.
  7. Ladle into bowls and serve each portion with a slice of lemon, a few olives, and a spoonful of sour cream.

Notes

  • You can use any combination of smoked meats to vary the flavor.
  • Cooking in a pressure cooker cuts the time and enhances flavor intensity.
  • Refrigerates well—flavors deepen overnight.

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