Solyanka/Russian Sour Soup with Mixed Meat

The recipe of this soup goes back as far as 15th century, and was mostly used by village people. It is usually quite spicy, but I will show you my non-spicy version. For Beef Stock: 2-3 lbs lean meat 1 carrot 1 celery stock 1 onion dry spices Make beef stock as you would normally as a soup base. For Solyanka: 1 large onion(diced into cubes) 1 large carrot( grated) 1 bunch of parsley 1 can diced tomatoes(blended into puree) 1 can V-8 or tomato juice Different kinds of smoked meats: It could be bologna , smoked pork shoulder, smoked sausages, anything you like. It has to be a verity in taste and texture. 4 pickles(in brine) ¼ brine reserved 10-15 olives 1 lemon( to garnish) fresh parsley( to garnish) sour cream(optional) for serving Spices: 1 tsp Paprika, 1 tsp Coriander, ½ tsp black pepper, couple shakes of Cayenne pepper, salt to taste. Saute vegetables: onions and carrots in 2 tbsp of cooking oil, add diced pickles, add tomato puree. Add saute to beef stock when its ready. Add V-8. Reserve the meat and cut into cubes. Cut all meat and add to soup. Add spices and brine and simmer for 30 minutes. Add olives and parsley, simmer for just 5 minutes and your soup is done! You can enjoy it with slice of lemon and spoon of sour cream. Thank you for watching! Please like and subscribe! I will see you soon! Nastassja)