Rassolnik

Instructions

1. Soak the kidneys for 30 minutes in cold water, then remove the membrane and cut them into small pieces. Dice the liver.
2. Cook the pearl barley for 30 minutes in boiling water, then drain it.
3. Bring the stock to the boil with the kidneys and bay leaf, then simmer for 30 minutes.
4. Add the potatoes and cooked barley, then continue cooking for 15 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, sauté the grated onion, carrot and parsley root in oil, then add the tomato paste and liver. Cook for 5 minutes.
6. Cut the cucumbers into thin strips and add them to the soup with the vegetable mixture and the brine.
7. Simmer for 15 minutes, adjust the seasoning, then serve hot with a spoonful of sour cream.