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Ciorba de Loboda roșie

Cultural Context

Ciorba de Loboda roșie is a traditional Romanian soup originating from the countryside, where it was often made in spring when fresh ingredients were abundant. This vibrant dish showcases the tangy flavor of red sorrel, a wild green that has been foraged for generations. It's a beloved comfort food, often enjoyed with a dollop of sour cream. Today, variations can be found across Eastern Europe, celebrating the seasonal bounty of local gardens.

RomanianROmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
3 large bunches of loboda
1 large bunch of green onion
1 vegetable soup mix (including carrots, parsnip, celery)
1 small onion
400 ml canned diced tomatoes
1 large red bell pepper
1 bunch of dill
1 bunch of lovage
salt
black pepper
bors (sour fermented liquid)
2 liters of water
cooking oil

loboda roșie

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach offers a similar flavor and texture, while kale is more affordable.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with fewer calories.

1

Chop the white part of the green onion and the red bell pepper finely.

2

Grate the carrot, parsnip, and celery.

3

In a pot, add cooking oil and the chopped red onion and white part of the green onion; sauté for 2 minutes until softened.

4

Add the grated carrot, parsnip, and celery to the pot and sauté together for another 2-3 minutes; season with salt and black pepper to taste.

5

Add the chopped red bell pepper and optionally 2-3 cloves of garlic.

6

Pour in the 400 ml can of diced tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes.

7

Add 2 liters of water to the pot and cover; let it boil over medium heat until the root vegetables are tender.

8

While the vegetables are boiling, wash and chop the loboda leaves, not too finely.

9

After about 30 minutes, taste the soup to check the flavor.

10

Add 500 ml of bors to the pot and let it boil for 5 minutes; adjust the amount of bors according to taste.

11

After 5 minutes, add the chopped loboda to the pot, cover, and let it infuse for 30 minutes.

12

If you want a thicker soup, you can add a handful or two of rice halfway through the cooking time of the vegetables.

Cooking Techniques

choppingsautéingboiling

Equipment Needed

potknifegraterladle

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Red Sorrel Soup

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