“SOUP BLEND WITH AN EASTERN EUROPEAN CHARACTER”.
This robust spice blend is inspired by traditional solyanka – an aromatic, sour soup that has its origins in Russian and Eastern European cuisine. It is classically made with meat, vegetables and pickled ingredients, which give it its characteristic interplay of acidity, spice and depth. Our blend combines all the key components needed to achieve this typical flavor profile – carefully dried, finely balanced and versatile.
An intense, warm aroma with a fresh vegetable base of onions, celery, carrots and tomatoes. Red paprika flakes, curry and chili bring the heat, while basil, pepper and nigella give the blend spice and character. Caraway and paprika round everything off with earthy depth – perfectly balanced with the slight sourness of a classic solyanka.
Ideal for solyanka and other hearty soups or stews. One to two teaspoons are enough to give broths, tomato sauces or braised dishes an authentic Eastern European flavor. Also excellent for ground meat dishes, rice or lentil dishes. Simply cook it along with the dish or stir it in as a finish shortly before serving.
Solyanka was originally a peasant dish cooked with leftover ingredients. Today it is considered a classic of Eastern European home cooking. This spice blend captures the typical flavor of this rustic cuisine – hearty, slightly sour and wonderfully warming.
Ingredients
Onions, celery, carrots, red paprika flakes, curry (may contain mustard), chili, garlic, basil, pepper, nigella seeds, caraway, paprika, tomatoes
