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russian rassolnik soup

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Jean Ray

Adapted from a Buzzfeed Sochi party suggestions site, originally from Natasha's Kitchen blog.

(1 rating)
yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For russian rassolnik soup

  • 12 c
    water
  • 1 lb
    beef, cut in bite-sized pieces
  • 1/4 c
    barley
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    salt
  • 3
    medium potatoes, diced
  • 1
    carrot, thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 c
    dill pickles, diced
  • 4 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1
    carrot, grated
  • 1
    onion, finely diced
  • 2
    celery stalks, finely sliced
  • 1 Tbsp
    ketchup or tomato paste
  • 2 Tbsp
    dill
  • 2
    bay leaves
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground black pepper
  • sour cream

How To Make russian rassolnik soup

  • 1
    Boil water, beef, and barley with 1/2 Tbsp salt 30 minutes. Skim off scum that comes to the top.
  • 2
    Saute pickles with 1 T olive oil over medium high heat a few minutes.
  • 3
    Add pickles, potatoes, and sliced carrots to soup and cook 10 minutes.
  • 4
    Meanwhile, saute onion 2 minutes in 3 T olive oil, then add grated carrot and celery and saute 5 minutes more, until carrots are soft. Add tomato paste or ketchup. Add this mixture to the soup.
  • 5
    Add bay leaves, pepper, dill and more salt if needed. Simmer 2 minutes or until potatoes are soft.
  • 6
    Serve with sour cream and extra dill.

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