Cabbage soup with ribs. Moldovan recipe. a recipe for soup with ribs and vegetables

pork ribs

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs reduce fat while still providing flavor.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt lowers calories and adds creaminess.

cabbage

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Kale offers similar texture with more nutrients.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: carrots

Zucchini provides a similar texture at a lower cost.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.

Add ribs and brown on all sides.

Stir in diced carrot, sweet pepper, and potatoes; cook for a few minutes.

Add chopped cabbage and tomato paste; mix well.

Pour in water until ingredients are just covered; add sour soup powder and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until ribs are tender.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

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