Follow these steps for perfect results
Mixed diced vegetables (carrot, celery, parsley root, onion)
diced
Potato
diced
Soup stock
None
Veal kidney
sliced
Onion
chopped
Butter
None
Flour
None
Dill pickles
diced
OR
None
Sour cream
None
Salt
None
Pepper
None
Dill
chopped
Prepare the vegetables: Dice carrots, celery, parsley root, and onion. Dice the potato.
Cook the vegetables: Add the diced vegetables and potato to the soup stock and cook until tender.
Prepare the kidney: Split the veal kidney lengthwise, remove the fat and gristle, and soak it briefly in cold water.
Slice or dice the kidney: Pat the kidney dry and cut into very thin slices or dice it.
Sauté the onion: Cook the chopped onion in butter until barely tender.
Cook the kidney: Add the kidney to the sautéed onion and cook for a few minutes.
Create a roux: Sprinkle flour over the kidney and onion mixture, mix well.
Simmer the kidney mixture: Pour some soup liquid into the kidney and onion mixture, stir, and simmer gently for about 10 minutes.
Combine the mixtures: Add the kidney mixture to the soup.
Add pickles: Dice the dill pickles and stir them, along with their juice, into the soup.
Add sour cream: Add the sour cream to the soup, season with salt and pepper to taste, and bring to a boil.
Adjust tartness: If the soup lacks tartness, squeeze some juice from another pickle.
Garnish: Garnish with chopped dill.
Serve: Serve the Rosolnyk with pyrizhky.
Expert advice for the best results
Adjust the amount of pickle juice to suit your taste.
For a richer flavor, use homemade soup stock.
Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream and fresh dill.
Everything you need to know before you start
20 minutes
Can be made a day ahead.
Serve in a bowl, garnished with fresh dill and a dollop of sour cream.
Serve hot with pyrizhky or crusty bread.
Complements the savory flavors.
Balances the richness of the soup.
Discover the story behind this recipe
A traditional soup often served during celebrations and family gatherings.
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