Soljanka
Soljanka is originally a Ukranian recipe that became local fare in eastern Germany during the communist period. You will find Soljanka on just about all menus in restaurants in Land Thüringen.Here is a recipe:250-300 gr. Sausage or meat leftovers150 gr finely cut onion2 tablespoons oil3-4 tablespoons tomato puree or ketchup1 litre meat stock1 small sour pickle1 red pepper (from a jar)optional: 50 gr. uncooked sauerkraut2-3 teaspoon lemon juice1 teaspoon paprika powder1/2 teaspoon saltfreshly milled pepper1 teaspoon sugar4 slices of lemon4 tablespoons sour creamoptional: some fresh dillCut the meat in slices and then in strips, and fry them with the onion in hot oil. Add tomato puree, then add the meat stock. Add pickle, strips of red pepper, and (optional) the uncooked sauerkraut. Boil gently for a short while. Finish off with lemon juice, paprika powder, salt, pepper and sugar. Pour hot...
