The glory of the soups and the pride of every Romanian cook, this soup is one of the most traditional soups of Romanian cuisine. Try this Romanian Meatballs Sour Soup, or Ciorba de Perisoare.

We eat many soups in this family  because we live in a cold climate where hearty soups are perfect. I also think that soup is the best way to eat healthier during the cold  season.

INGREDIENTS

For the meatballs: – Ground meat pork, beef or a mixture of both – Rice – Onions & Parsley – Salt – Eggs For the soup: – Vegetable oil or extra virgin olive oil – Carrots

– Celery stalks – Onions – Bell peppers – Potatoes – Tomato sauce or tomato paste – Water or chicken broth – Parsley *Optional: hot peppers, sour cream, or yogurt for serving.

INGREDIENTS

Clean and chop/dice the vegetables. In  a soup pot, pour oil and add the chopped vegetables except for the potatoes. Saute the vegetables until they develop the flavor,  about 3-4 minutes.

How to make

Add  water or chicken broth. Add tomato paste or tomato sauce and cubed  potatoes. Simmer the soup until the vegetables are half cooked, about  10-15 minutes.

How to make

Meanwhile, place the ground meat, rice, egg, chopped onion, parsley, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix everything to incorporate all the ingredients and make a paste. Set aside.

How to make

With wet hands, grab a dollop of the meat  mixture and roll it between your palms to create a meatball. Keeping  your hands wet, drop the meatballs into the soup.

How to make

Let the soup simmer for 10-15 minutes so the meatballs get cooked. Taste for salt. Swipe up to see the full recipe!

How to make

Add two tablespoons of vinegar or lemon juice. Taste and add some more as you prefer. Chop the parsley and sprinkle it over the soup.

To make the soup sour:

Serve with a dollop of sour cream or plain yogurt and hot peppers. For the best results, check the recipe page. Enjoy!

To make the soup sour: