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.
For the meatballs:– Ground meat pork, beef or a mixture of both– Rice– Onions & Parsley– Salt– EggsFor 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.