Soljanka

Submitted by Jana Steinhagen

"A hearty soup made from leftovers, originating in Russia, but has been a traditional soup for any special occation in my family in Germany"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• Soljanka

• 250 g cooked meat, sliiced into strips
• 100 g salami or 100 g chorizo sausage
• 1 onion, sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 large chili, sliced
• 1 red pepper, sliced
• 1 yellow pepper, sliced
• 1 large pickled cucumber, cut into thin strips
• 1 teaspoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon of guerkin vinegar
• 750 ml stock
• 3 all spice berries
• 1 bay leaf
• 6 teaspoons sour cream
• 6 lemon slices

directions

1. Stirfry the meat and vegetables for about 5 minutes.
2. Add a spoonful of tomato paste & paprika powder
3. Cover with stock, season with a splash of vinegar, 3 Allspice berries, a bay leaf and salt & pepper to taste.
4. Simmer for 20 minutes.
5. Serve with sour cream & a lemon slice.