Romanian Potato Soup with Smoked Meat (Ciorba de Cartofi cu Afumatura)

smoked meat

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken breast reduces fat while maintaining protein.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and adds creaminess.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering

Sauté chopped onions until translucent, about 3-4 minutes

Add diced carrots and bell peppers, cooking for another 3 minutes

Stir in diced potatoes and cook for 5 minutes

Add chopped smoked meat and stir to combine

Pour in water and add bay leaves and thyme

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer

Cook until potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes

Stir in diced tomatoes and season with salt and black pepper

Add vinegar to taste and simmer for an additional 5 minutes

Remove bay leaves and stir in chopped parsley just before serving

Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens