Ciorba is Romanian sour soup. This meatball version is tangy, vegetable-rich, and comforting without being heavy.
Romanian-Style Sour Meatball Soup, Ciorba de Perisoare
Ciorba is Romanian sour soup. This meatball version is tangy, vegetable-rich, and comforting without being heavy.
Ingredients
Method
Instructions
- Mix meat, rice, egg, half the onion, salt, and pepper. Roll into small meatballs.
- Simmer remaining onion, carrots, celery, broth, and tomatoes for 20 minutes.
- Add meatballs and simmer until cooked through and rice is tender.
- Add lemon juice or sauerkraut juice to taste.
- Finish with parsley or dill.
Notes
- The sour note should be bright but balanced.
