Smoked Meat Soup

Name: Smoked Meat Soup - Adelina A.
Ingredients: a quarter bag of thin noodles; 1 potato; a small piece of smoked pork ham; a large slice of smoked pork tenderloin; a piece of fresh sausage; a magic borscht with sour cream; finely chopped pork; a small piece; a small piece of celery; salt; pepper; vegeta; lovage

Soups - Smoked Meat Soup by Adelina A. - Recipia

I made this soup on a day when I had some leftover smoked meats in the fridge and didn't want to let them sit for too long. I threw in everything I had on hand, including a stray potato, some ham, a slice of smoked loin, and a sausage that I turned into small balls. It turned out to be a hearty soup, perfect for a quick meal. Quick Info Total time: about 50-60 minutes Preparation time: 10-15 minutes Cooking time: 35-45 minutes Servings: 4 Difficulty: easy Recipe type: smoked meat soup, suitable for lunch or dinner Ingredients - 1/4 bag of thin noodles (usually 50-60 g) - 1 medium potato - a small piece of smoked pork ham - a large slice of smoked pork loin - 1 piece of fresh sausage (remove the filling from the casing) - a small piece of pork meat (chopped finely) - a small piece of celery - salt - pepper - vegeta (seasoning) - 1 packet of magic borscht with sour cream - lovage (chopped finely, for garnish) Instructions 1. Peel the potato and celery. Cut them into small cubes. Also, cut the ham, smoked loin, and pork into small cubes. 2. Remove the fresh sausage from the casing and form small balls, about the size of a hazelnut. 3. Bring water to a boil in a large pot (about 2 liters). 4. When the water starts to boil, add the potato, celery, ham, smoked loin, pork, and sausage balls. 5. Let everything boil over medium heat until the potato and vegetables are cooked. This usually takes about 25-30 minutes. If foam appears, you can easily skim it off. 6. When the potato is cooked, add salt, pepper, and vegeta to taste. 7. Add the noodles to the soup and let them boil for 5-7 minutes until softened. 8. When everything is almost ready, add the packet of magic borscht with sour cream. Stir gently and let it boil for a short while, 2-3 minutes. 9. Turn off the heat and add the chopped lovage. Why I Make This Recipe Often It's a filling soup where I can quickly use up leftover smoked meat or sausage. It doesn't require hard-to-find ingredients and works well on days when I don't feel like spending too much time in the kitchen. Plus, it never lasts long; it's eaten quickly. Tips and Variations Tips - Cut the meat and vegetables to roughly the same size for even cooking. - If you don't want the soup too salty, be careful with the amount of vegeta you add, as the smoked meats already bring salt. - If you don't have a packet of magic borscht, you can add a little regular borscht at the end and a splash of sour cream. Substitutions - Noodles can be replaced with vermicelli or omitted if you want a lighter soup. - If you don't have smoked loin, you can use any other smoked meat (such as ribs or ham). - Lovage can be replaced with parsley, but the final taste will be different. Variations - You can add other seasonal vegetables (carrots, parsnips), but I kept it simple with just potato and celery. - Sometimes I also add a small onion, but only if I already have it peeled. Serving Ideas This soup is best served hot, right after cooking. It's also good with an extra spoonful of sour cream or with a hot pepper on the side. It doesn’t need bread, but you can serve it if you like. Frequently Asked Questions 1. Can I use only smoked meat or only sausage? Yes, you can use only smoked meat or only sausage, but the flavor will be different. The combination of both gives a more complex flavor. 2. If I don't have magic borscht with sour cream, what can I use? You can use regular sour borscht and add a little sour cream at the end. Taste and adjust to make sure it’s not too sour. 3. Can I make it without noodles? Yes, you can omit the noodles or replace them with rice if you prefer. Thin noodles cook quickly and don’t change the consistency much. 4. How do I know when to add vegeta and salt? After the meat and vegetables are almost cooked, taste the broth. The smoked meats already add salt, so it's best to adjust at the end. 5. Can I use beef or chicken instead of pork? For the classic taste of this recipe, only pork and smoked meat are used, but technically you can try, although the flavor profile will be different. Nutritional Values Estimate per serving (out of 4): - calories: 250-300 kcal - protein: 16-18 g - fat: 14-18 g (depends on the smoked meat and sausage) - carbohydrates: 15-20 g (from potato and noodles) Approximate values, may vary based on the fat content of the meat used and the actual serving size. Storage and Reheating The soup keeps well in the fridge, in a covered pot, for up to 2 days. If you added noodles, they may soften during storage. It can be reheated on low heat or in the microwave, but don’t let it boil again for too long, as this can break down the vegetables and noodles. If you want to make a larger batch and store it, it's best to add the noodles directly when reheating, not from the start, to keep them firm. The soup should not be frozen due to the noodles and potato, which change texture after thawing. It’s better to make it fresh.

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