Solyanka

Solyanka is a brash, bracing soup — a rich broth crowded with assorted meats, pickles, olives, and capers, with a sour-salty kick that wakes up the whole table. It is the boldest member of the Russian soup family.

Often finished with a slice of lemon and a spoonful of sour cream, solyanka is the classic cure for cold weather and long meals. The more kinds of meat and pickle you add, the deeper it gets.

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