20-Min Solyanka — Russian Meat & Pickle Soup
A punchy Russian one-pot soup loaded with deli meats, pickles, and olives — salty, sour, and deeply savory in under 20 minutes. Serve with crusty bread for dipping.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 328
- Protein
- 22g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Bring broth to a boil in a large pot over high heat.
Step 2
Add sausage and ham. Stir and simmer for 3 minutes until broth darkens.
Step 3
Stir in tomato paste, pickle (including liquid), and olives.
Step 4
Simmer for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until flavors meld.
Step 5
Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls.
Step 6
Serve hot with rye bread slices for dipping.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (4-5 quarts)
- wooden spoon
- ladle
- bowls
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