Solyanka

Solyanka combines a strong broth with pickled cucumbers and vegetable brine. Meat versions can include cooked beef or pork, smoked meats and sausages; fish versions use salted or smoked fish, and mushroom versions are also made. Onion, olives or capers and herbs are common additions.^[1]

A meat preparation cooks onion, pickles and sauerkraut with tomato paste before adding broth, cooked meat and smoked sausage. Olives, capers and brine are added toward the end. The soup is served with parsley and a slice or wedge of lemon.^[1]