Campfire Solyanka in a Cauldron – Step-by-Step Recipe

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Going out into nature with friends? Take the opportunity to cook campfire solyanka in a cauldron! Be assured, this alternative to shashlik will definitely please everyone. A hearty, rich soup with an appetizing smoky aroma will leave no one indifferent. We're sharing a proven recipe!

Prep time: 1 hour.
Servings: 10.

Ingredients

• 1 kg smoked meats;
• 200 g cooked chicken fillet;
• 300 g potatoes;
• 1 large carrot;
• 2 large onions;
• 3 cloves garlic;
• 200 g pickled cucumbers;
• 250 g pitted olives;
• 100 g tomato paste;
• 50 ml vegetable oil;
• 4 bay leaves;
• 6 black peppercorns;
• 4 allspice berries;
• salt to taste;
• 8 liters meat broth.

Step-by-Step Recipe

1. Cut the smoked meats, cooked chicken fillet, pickled cucumbers, carrots, peeled potatoes, and onions. Peel the garlic and crush it with the flat side of a knife blade.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in the cauldron, add the onions and carrots, and fry until soft.
3. Then add the pickled cucumbers, spices, garlic, and tomato paste mixed with a small amount of water. Simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Pour in the broth and bring to a boil. Add the potatoes, smoked meats, cooked chicken fillet, and cook all together for 15 minutes.
5. Add the olives and salt to taste. The campfire solyanka in a cauldron will be ready in 5 minutes.
6. Be sure to serve the campfire solyanka with plenty of fresh herbs and lemon.