Midnight soup

Ingredients for 6 servings:

• 300 g tomatoes, pureed
• 250 g minced meat
• 2 medium-sized onions, finely diced
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 4 tbsp ham, diced
• 200 g sauerkraut, slightly chopped
• 1 gherkin(s), finely diced
• 600 ml meat broth
• 1 tsp sweet paprika powder
• ½ tsp caraway seeds, ground
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 small jar of schnapps, e.g. juniper
• 6 tbsp sour cream or crème fraîche
• 2 tbsp chives, chopped
• salt and pepper
• Sugar

Instructions

Working time approx. 20 minutes; Total time approx. 20 minutes

A hearty, savory soup

In a pot, brown the minced meat, onions, garlic, and diced ham. Add the sauerkraut and simmer for a few minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes, top up with the meat broth, and bring to a brief boil. Add the diced cucumber and spices, season to taste, and top with juniper schnapps. Serve hot; top each bowl with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle with chives.