Romanian Meatball Soup (Ciorba de perisoare)

ground meat

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa offers more protein, while bulgur is budget-friendly.

tomato paste

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes provide a lighter flavor, while canned is more economical.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative, while cornstarch is a cost-effective binder.

Boil 2 liters of chicken or beef stock.

Add 400 gr minced beef, 1/2 chopped onion, 3 tbsp vegetable mix, 1 cup arborio rice, 3 tbsp chopped parsley, 1 egg, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper.

Boil for 30 minutes over medium heat.

Add 50 ml tomato juice and 500 ml of bors.

Boil for another 10 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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