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20-Min Russian Solyanka Soup Bowl
A tangy, brothy Russian meat soup built on store-bought broth, deli meats, and a hit of sour cream. Serve with crusty baguette for dipping.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 28g

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Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat broth in a large pot over medium-high until steam rises, about 2 minutes.
Step 2
Add kielbasa, ham, tomatoes, cornichons, and pickle brine. Stir and simmer for 8 minutes.
Step 3
Remove from heat. Stir in sour cream until smooth and fully incorporated.
Step 4
Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and serve hot with crusty baguette.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (4-quart minimum)
- wooden spoon
- ladle
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