Solyanka Soup Recipe (2024)

An easy Traditional Solyanka Soup Recipe. The hearty soup is loaded with ham, pickles, and olives served with fresh dill and sour cream. The soup joins our Beet Borscht for traditional Russian soup recipes.

WHAT IS SOLYANKA?

The name Solyanka derives from “salt” and originates from Ukraine back in the 17th century. Ever since then it has become a favorite in the Russian and Ukrainian kitchens. It’s a sour soup with meat and pickles served with sour cream and fresh dill.

Though there are many renditions of the Solyanka Soup; it is normally made with meat, and fish or can be vegetarian.

SOLYANKA INGREDIENTS-

• Vegetables– We use celery, carrot, tomatoes, and onion in the soup.
• Butter– To saute the vegetables.
• Liquid– We used water and chicken broth for the liquid, you can use chicken bouillon if you need to substitute the broth.
• Meat– Ham goes great in this soup.
• Pickle & juice– Shred, julienne, or finely cube the pickles, be sure to keep some of the juice.
• Olives– Olives give the soup such a unique taste.
• Salt and Black pepper– Season to taste.
• Sour cream– To make a paste.
• Flour– Works as a thickening agent.
• Fresh Herbs– We like dill and cilantro but you can add parsley.
• To serve– Serve with fresh lemon and sour cream.

How to Make Solyanka Soup Recipe-

1. Cut, slice, or cube the vegetable.
2. In a large pot, add the broth, water, and celery and bring to a boil.
3. In a large skillet, sauté onion on medium-high heat until tender.
4. Then add carrot and cook until tender.
5. Add the diced tomatoes, pickle juice, and sour cream, and stir to combine.
6. Add flour and whisk vigorously. Remove from heat.
7. Remove celery from the pot and add pickles, cook for 5 minutes.
8. Add the sauteed mixture, ham, and olives. Season with salt and pepper and simmer for 10 minutes.
9. Add herbs, stir and turn off the soup.
10. Serve and enjoy.

Serve With- Serve solyanka with fresh slices of lemon (or lemon juice) and a dollop of sour cream.

Store-

• Store: Store the Soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freeze: Add soup to the freezer bag and freeze for up to 2 months.
• Reheat: Reheat the soup over low heat until reheated.

More Russian Soup Recipes-

• Beef and Cabbage Soup
• Beet Borscht Soup
• Sorrel Soup
• Russian Soup Recipe
• Split Pea Soup