20-Min Russian Meat Soup
A tangy, brothy Russian classic loaded with mixed meats, pickles, and olives—ready in one pot. Serve with crusty bread for dunking.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 18g
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Ingredients
- 6 oz deli meats (kielbasa, ham, or salami), sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 1 large dill pickle, diced
- ½ cup green olives with pits, halved
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried dill)
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- 2
Add deli meat slices and stir for 1 minute until edges brown slightly.
- 3
Pour in broth and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 8 minutes.
- 4
Stir in diced pickle, olives, and fresh dill. Simmer for 2 more minutes until flavors blend.
- 5
Taste and season with salt and black pepper. Ladle into bowls and serve hot with sliced bread.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (6-quart capacity)
- wooden spoon
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