Description
Romanian Meatball Soup, known as Ciorba de Perisoare, is a hearty and flavorful dish made with tender meatballs, vegetables, and a savory broth. This traditional Romanian soup is a comforting meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For Meatballs
- 1 pound ground pork (or ground beef)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons dill (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons parsley (chopped)
- ¼ cup rice (long grain and uncooked)
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
For Soup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 2 large carrots (chopped)
- 2 stalks celery (chopped)
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
- 4 cups water
- ½ teaspoon vegeta (or 1 chicken bouillon)
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
- 2 tablespoons lovage (chopped)
- 1 egg (beaten)
- parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Meatballs: In a bowl, mix ground pork, egg, dill, parsley, rice, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Form into small meatballs.
- Make Soup: Heat olive oil in a pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery. Add salt, pepper, and tomato paste. Pour in chicken broth, water, and vegeta. Add meatballs, lemon juice, and lovage. Simmer until meatballs are cooked.
- Finish Soup: Slowly pour beaten egg into the soup while stirring. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can use ground beef instead of pork for a different flavor.
- Adjust the seasoning to suit your taste preferences.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like potatoes or bell peppers for extra nourishment.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg