Solyanka (Russian spicy sausage soup)

4 portions

Ingredients:

  • 1 onion
  • 1-2 Paprika
  • A bag of Spinach (fresh or frozen)
  • 6 Sausages (if possible spicy sausages)
  • Some olives
  • 400g canned tomato purée
  • 2 tablespoons of Oil for frying

Optional (e.g. if you want to increase the volume):

  • carrot
  • potatos
  • broccoli 
  • bacon (fry with onions)
  • 4-6 pickled cucumber cut to thin circles
  • Garlic

For garnish:

  • Lemon
  • Plain yogurt or sour creme 

Spices:

  • 1 tablespoons of Paprika spice
  • 3 tablespoons of pickled cucumber juice
  • two cubes of chicken or veggie stock
  • salt
  • A little Chili or Kashmiri Powder (you might not need if you used chili sausages)

Cooking Method:

1.) Cut the vegetables into small pieces and sausages/olives into rings.

2.) Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for few minutes until onions become translucent. Add sausages and fry for 1-2 minutes. 

3.) Add 400g of the canned tomato and the other cut veggies. 

4.) Add water so that amount is in good balance with amount of veggies (usually around 1 liter)

5.) Add spices and adjust quantities according to your taste (esp. Salt and Chili)

6.) Cook for approximately 20-30 minutes until all veggies are cooked. 

7.) When serving in a bowl for one person, add a ring of lemon and a tablespoon of yogurt/sour cream. 

8.) Enjoy this flavorful dish which will warm you up during the cold winter months.

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