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German Solyanka Soup

Name: German Solyanka Soup
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: german
Ingredients: 100 g bacon diced; 1 pcs yellow onion chopped; 200 g frankfurter sausage sliced; 150 g smoked ham diced; 2 pcs dill pickle diced; 60 ml pickle juice; 30 g tomato paste; 400 g canned diced tomato; 1 l beef broth; 2 pcs bay leaf; 0.5 tsp black peppercorn; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.5 pcs lemon sliced; 4 tbsp sour cream; 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped (optional)

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

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

21%Score

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

Storage

Store leftover Solyanka in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat gently on the stovetop over medium-low heat until warmed through, or in the microwave.