Quick Solyanka

This is a fantastic solyanka recipe; it's simple and everything is cooked in one skillet. This version is perfect for anyone who's desperately craving the dish but doesn't have time for the full preparation.

Ingredients:
• Smoked sausage – 100 grams (approx. 3.5 oz)
• Frankfurters or hot dogs – 100 grams (approx. 3.5 oz)
• Tomato sauce – 150 grams (approx. 5 oz)
• Carrot – 1 pc
• Onion – 1 pc
• Mushrooms – 70 grams (approx. 2.5 oz)
• Pickled cucumber – 1-2 pcs
• Water or broth – 500 ml (approx. 2 cups)
• Vegetable oil – 2 tbsp
• Olives (pitted) – 100 grams (approx. 3.5 oz)
• Lemon – 1/2 pc
• Salt, spices – to taste

Instructions:
1. First, prepare all your ingredients. Peel and finely dice the onion and carrot.
2. Chop the smoked sausage, frankfurters, and mushrooms.
3. Dice the pickled cucumbers or shred them on a coarse grater.
4. Heat the vegetable oil in a large, high-sided skillet.
5. Add the onion, carrot, mushrooms, frankfurters, and sausage. Sauté over medium heat, stirring, for about 7 minutes.
6. Add the pickled cucumbers and sauté for another couple of minutes.
7. Then, pour in the tomato sauce and broth (or water). Season with spices, cover with a lid, and simmer for about 20 minutes.
8. At the end, add a bit of the pickle brine (pickle juice) if you like.
9. 1-2 minutes before it's done, add the olives to the skillet.
10. Before serving, garnish the solyanka with fresh herbs and lemon slices.

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