Vegetarian Solyanka Soup
Savor the vibrant flavors of Eastern Europe with this comforting Vegetarian Solyanka Soup, a meat-free twist on the classic Russian recipe. Packed with hearty ingredients like tender baby potatoes, tangy pickles, briny black olives, and earthy capers, this rich and flavorful soup balances savory and tangy notes perfectly. The robust base of vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, and a hint of zest from fresh dill and lemon juice creates a satisfying and wholesome dish. Ready in just one hour, this soup is perfect for cozy family dinners or crowd-pleasing appetizers. Serve it hot with an optional dollop of sour cream for extra creamy indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large, diced onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 large, diced carrot
- 1 diced red bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- 10 small, quartered baby potatoes
- 4 medium, chopped pickles
- 0.5 cup, sliced black olives
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 2 pieces bay leaves
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- for serving (optional) sour cream
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook for about 5 minutes until the onion is translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Add the diced carrot and red bell pepper to the pot, and cook for another 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
Stir in the tomato paste, cooking for 2 more minutes while mixing continuously.
Pour in the vegetable broth and canned diced tomatoes with their juice.
Add the quartered baby potatoes, chopped pickles, sliced black olives, capers, and bay leaves to the pot.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
Remove the bay leaves from the pot.
Stir in the chopped fresh dill, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to taste.
Serve the soup hot, garnished with a dollop of sour cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1458 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.5 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.9 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 23 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 11131 mg | 484% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 181.6 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 41.9 g | 150% | |
| Total Sugars | 62.4 g | ||
| Protein | 41.8 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 818 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 18.8 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 5533 mg | 118% | |
*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.
