Vegetarian Solyanka
Vegetarian Solyanka is a vibrant and hearty twist on the traditional Russian soup, packed with bold, tangy flavors and an array of fresh vegetables. This comforting dish combines sautéed onion, garlic, and colorful veggies like carrot and red bell pepper with zesty ingredients like pickled cucumbers, black olives, and capers. Infused with tomato paste, paprika, and dried thyme, it simmers to perfection in a rich vegetable broth. A hint of lemon juice adds brightness, while fresh dill delivers a fragrant finish. Serve hot with optional sour cream and lemon wedges for an added touch of creaminess and zing. Perfect for a cozy meal, this quick-cooking vegetarian soup is ideal for plant-based comfort food lovers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 3 pickled cucumbers, chopped
- 1 cup black olives, sliced
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 2 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- sour cream (optional for serving)
- lemon wedges (optional for serving)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the diced carrot and red bell pepper to the pot and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Mix in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
Add the chopped pickled cucumbers, sliced olives, and capers to the pot.
Drop in the bay leaves, lemon juice, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Stir well and let the soup simmer for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to develop.
Remove the bay leaves and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Stir in the fresh dill just before serving.
Serve the solyanka hot, optionally garnished with a dollop of sour cream and lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1482 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.6 g | 111% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.0 g | 90% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 9144 mg | 398% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 158.7 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.6 g | 141% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.9 g | ||
| Protein | 34.5 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 393 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 16.6 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 4176 mg | 89% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
