Name: Pickle soup with tomato paste and pearl barley
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 110 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: Soviet USSR
Ingredients: Parsley - to taste; Salted cucumbers - 60 g; Vegetable oil 2 tbsp. l. - 34 g; tomato paste - 60 g; Pearl barley - 75 g; Water - 2000 g; Smoked chicken leg - 400 g; Brine without vinegar - 100 ml; Salt - to taste; Bay leaf - 1 pcs.; Onions 2 pcs. - 80 g; Black peppercorns - 4 pcs.; Carrot 1 pc. - 100 g; Ground black pepper - to taste; Rye bread - to taste

Soviet USSR

Indulge in nostalgia with this almost legendary Leningrad rassolnik, which was once the star of all canteens in the USSR! This hearty, delicious, and incredibly budget-friendly soup now comes with a piquant addition – tomato paste, which gives it even more spicy aroma and depth of flavor. Prepare this masterpiece and savor the taste of history!

Begin by preparing the ingredients: thoroughly rinse the chicken drumsticks, peel the onion and carrots, and wash the fresh parsley. Don't forget to rinse the pearl barley well and soak it in hot water for 2 hours to ensure it becomes soft and tender.

Prepare a fragrant chicken broth: cook chicken thighs with peppercorns and bay leaves. After 50 minutes, strain the broth to make it clear, and separate the meat from the bones. In a separate pot, boil the soaked pearl barley for 30 minutes until tender.

Create a golden sauté: julienne the carrots and onions, then fry them over medium heat for 5 minutes until softened. Add the diced pickled cucumbers and tomato paste, and simmer everything together over low heat for another 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld harmoniously.

Finish cooking: add the meat and boiled pearl barley to the boiling chicken broth. After 10 minutes, stir in the aromatic sauté and pour in the brine. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then simmer for another 10 minutes to allow all the ingredients to meld their flavors and aromas.

Serve this wonderful rassolnik hot, accompanied by a slice of fresh black bread. Don't forget to generously sprinkle each portion with fresh herbs to add vibrancy and freshness to the dish.

Pickle soup with tomato paste and pearl barley

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