20-Minute Solyanka — Russian Meat Soup
A tangy, briny Russian soup loaded with sausage, ham, and olives in a rich beef broth. Finish with a dollop of sour cream and fresh dill for authentic warmth.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 340
- Protein
- 28g
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Ingredients
- 6 cups beef broth
- 8 oz smoked sausage (kielbasa or similar), sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 4 oz deli ham, diced
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- ½ cup pitted green or mixed olives, halved
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- ½ cup sour cream, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Bring beef broth to a boil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add potatoes and diced sausage; simmer for 8 minutes until potatoes soften.
- 3
Stir in ham, olives, and tomato paste; simmer 3 minutes more until warmed through.
- 4
Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed.
- 5
Ladle into bowls and top each with a spoonful of sour cream and fresh dill.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (5-quart minimum)
- cutting board
- knife
- wooden spoon
- ladle
- measuring spoons and cups
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