Solyanka
Solyanka is a hearty, thick soup from Russian and Eastern European cuisine, known for its distinctive sweet-and-sour flavor profile. It typically features a combination of meats like sausage, ham, or beef, along with pickles, capers, olives, and a tomato-based broth, often finished with a dollop of sour cream.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Solyanka is a protein-rich dish due to its meat content, but it can also be moderately high in fat and sodium from the cured meats and pickles. A typical serving provides a good source of iron and B vitamins, with a calorie range of approximately 300-450 kcal, depending on the specific recipe and portion size.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 220 kcal |
| Protein | 15 g |
| Carbs | 18 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 1200 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Vitamin A | 80 µg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Zinc | 3 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 200 mg |
Per 1 bowl (350 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
What makes Solyanka unique is its bold, layered flavor that balances sour, savory, and sometimes spicy notes, a taste profile less common in many Western soups. Nutritionally, the fermented pickles and capers can offer probiotic benefits, while the variety of meats makes it a substantial, energy-dense meal traditionally enjoyed as a restorative dish.
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