German Solyanka Soup
This hearty German-style Solyanka soup is packed with a variety of meats, vegetables, and a tangy tomato base. It's a flavorful and satisfying meal perfect for a cold day.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 1 hr 10 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 440 kcal
Allergen information: may contain milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 100 gbacon, diced
- 1 pcsyellow onion, chopped
- 200 gfrankfurter sausage, sliced
- 150 gsmoked ham, diced
- 2 pcsdill pickle, diced
- 60 mlpickle juice
- 30 gtomato paste
- 400 gcanned diced tomato
- 1 lbeef broth
- 2 pcsbay leaf
- 0.5 tspblack peppercorn
- 0.5 tspsalt
garnish
- 0.5 pcslemon, sliced
- 4 tbspsour cream
- 2 tbspfresh dill, chopped(optional)
Equipment
slotted spoon · large pot · cutting board · knife
The method
Step by step
- 1
In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy.
About 8 min
Cook’s note: Render the fat slowly for maximum flavor.
- 2
Remove the crispy bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.
About 1 min
- 3
Add the yellow onion to the pot and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
About 6 min
- 4
Stir in the frankfurter sausage and smoked ham, cooking for another 5 minutes until lightly browned.
About 5 min
- 5
Add the dill pickle and tomato paste, cooking for 2 minutes while stirring constantly.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Cooking the tomato paste helps deepen its flavor.
- 6
Pour in the canned diced tomato, beef broth, and pickle juice.
About 1 min
- 7
Add the bay leaf, black peppercorn, and salt.
- 8
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
About 30 min
Cook’s note: The longer it simmers, the more developed the flavors will be.
- 9
Remove the bay leaves before serving.
About 1 min
- 10
Ladle the hot soup into bowls.
About 1 min
- 11
Garnish each serving with a dollop of sour cream, a slice of lemon, the reserved crispy bacon, and a sprinkle of fresh dill.
About 1 min
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 440kcal
- Protein
- 29.7g
- Carbs
- 15.4g
- Fat
- 29.3g
- Fibre
- 2.8g
- Sugar
- 8.4g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover Solyanka in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently on the stovetop over medium-low heat until warmed through, or in the microwave.
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