Rassolnik

== Ingredients ==
* 1 pound veal or beef kidneys, or 1 pound chicken giblets.
* 1 carrot
* 1 parsley root
* 2 ounces celery root
* 1 onion
* 1 teaspoon salt plus additional salt to taste
* 6 whole black peppercorns, tied in a cheesecloth bag with 2 bay leaves.
* 3 potatoes
* 3 tablespoons long-grain rice
* 3 brined cucumbers
* 6 teaspoons sour cream
* 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
== Directions ==
# While the kidneys are soaking, cut the carrot, parsley and celery roots, and onion into julienne strips.
# In 4-quart pot, bring 2 quarters of water to a boil.
# Add the kidneys , julienned vegetables, 1 teaspoon salt, and the peppercorns and bay leaves, and bring to a boil again.
# Lower the heat and simmer, partially covered, for 30 minutes.
# Meanwhile, peel the potatoes and cut into 1-inch cubes.
# Strain the stock, discarding the vegetables.
# Cut the kidneys into ¼-inch slices and return to the stock, adding the potatoes and rice.
# Cook slowly, partially covered, for 20 minutes, then add the pickles and simmer 5 minutes more.
# Turn off the heat, cover completely, and allow the flavors to mingle for 5 minutes.
# Blend the sour cream with 1 cup of soup and stir it back into the pot, then taste the seasoning. 
Category:Russian Soups
Category:Russian Meat Dishes
Category:Celeriac Recipes
Category:Giblet Recipes
Category:Kidney Recipes
Category:Long-grain rice Recipes
Category:Parsley root Recipes
Category:Potato Recipes
Category:Carrot Recipes
Category:Sour cream Recipes
Category:Pickle Recipes