Hangover soup recipe in 15 minutes that brings you back to life

Why soup?
The secret is simple. After alcohol, your body needs not only fluids but also electrolytes, which get depleted. A rich, meaty broth stimulates your stomach, while the acidity helps break down toxins. This quick “rescue” soup uses leftovers from your holiday table.

It’s perfect for January 1 – no hours of simmering, and all the ingredients are things you already have on hand.

Why it works better than pills

• Brine and pickles – the main ingredients instantly restore sodium and potassium, easing muscle cramps and clearing the morning fog.

• Hot fat – in moderation, animal fats coat the stomach and calm it, giving a long-lasting feeling of fullness.

• Vitamin boost – adding lemon and fresh herbs at the end provides vitamin C, which supports the liver in processing alcohol byproducts.

Quick hangover soup – 15 minutes

You won’t need to stand over the stove. Just use what’s ready.

Ingredients (2 servings)

• Meat leftovers: 200–300 g (cold cuts, ham, roasted chicken, cured meats, sausages);

• Pickled cucumbers: 2–3 (fermented preferred over pickled);

• Onion: 1;

• Tomato paste: 1 tbsp (or leftover ketchup);

• Water: 1–1.5 L;

• Pickle brine: ½ cup;

• To serve: lemon, olives, sour cream, fresh herbs.

Instructions

1. Chop the onion finely. Cut all meat into thin strips or small pieces. Slice the pickles thinly or grate them for extra flavor.

2. Heat a little oil in a heavy-bottomed pot. Sauté the onion until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the meat and fry for another 3 minutes, letting the fat render and the aromas develop.

3. Add the pickles and tomato paste. Stir and cook together for 2 more minutes to soften the pickles and release the tomato flavor.

4. Pour in the boiling water. Bring to a boil and cook over medium heat for 5–7 minutes, just long enough for the flavors to combine.

5. One minute before finishing, pour in ½ cup of pickle brine for that revitalizing tang. Taste for salt – you probably won’t need any. Turn off the heat.

Serve hot with lemon wedges, olives, sour cream, and fresh herbs. This soup quickly restores fluids, electrolytes, and energy – a lifesaver after a night of celebration.

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