Subj : Rassolnik (Brine And Barley Soup)
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From : Ben Collver
Date : Sat Oct 12 2024 12:32:13

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     Title: Rassolnik (Barley & Brine Soup)
Categories: Russian, Soups
     Yield: 1 Batch

    12 c  Water
     1 lb Lean Beef; cut into
          -bite-sized pieces
   1/4 c  Barley; rinsed
   1/2 tb Salt; + more to taste
     3 md Potatoes; diced
     1    Carrot; thinly sliced into
          -rings
     6    Baby pickles (1-1/2 c);
          -diced
     4 tb Olive oil
     1    Carrot; grated
     1    Onion; finely diced
     2    Celery ribs; finely sliced
     1 tb Tomato paste or Ketchup
     2 tb Dill (optional)
     2    Bay leaves
   1/2 ts Freshly ground black pepper
          Sour cream and extra dill;
          -to serve

 In a large pot, partially cover with lid and cook 12 cups water,
 beef, and barley with 1/2 tb salt (30 minutes). Skim off any
 impurities that rise to the top to keep your soup clear.

 Sautee pickles with 1 tb oil for a few minutes on medium/high heat.
 Add pickles, potatoes, and sliced carrots to the pot and cook for an
 additional 10 minutes while making your Mirepoix "zazharka" in step 3.

 Mirepoix/Zazharka:

 Add 3 tb olive oil to a large skillet and sauté onion (2 minutes),
 then add grated carrot and sliced celery and continue to saute until
 carrots are soft (5 minutes). Stir 1 tb tomato paste or ketchup into
 the pan and add this mixture to the soup pot.

 Toss in 2 bay leaves, 1/2 ts black pepper, 2 tb dill, and more salt to
 taste. Continue to simmer for another 2 minutes or until your
 potatoes are fully cooked and can be easily pieced with a fork.

 Enjoy! Some people eat it with a dollop of sour cream, but I didn't
 think it needed it. I've tried both ways and I like the lighter taste
 without the sour cream. I hope you love it!

 Recipe by Natasha Kravchuk

 Recipe FROM: <https://natashaskitchen.com/
 beef-barley-and-pickle-soup-rassolnik/>

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