Solyanka is a soup that is thick and tart. This dish is popular in the Baltic states, Belarus, Ukraine, and other post-Soviet countries as well as other regions of the former Eastern Bloc. In the old East Germany, it was one of the foods that was most consistently accessible.

A flavorful beef broth is mixed with cured meats, green or black olives, pickles, and veggies. Unique ingredients blend together to create a soup with an irresistible taste.