Traditional Romanian LAMB BORSCHT (SOUP). Romanian ORTHODOX EASTER ASMR

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat, while pork is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt offers a healthier option with similar creaminess.

beets

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: carrots

Sweet potatoes provide a similar texture and sweetness.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Homemade broth is healthier, while bouillon is cost-effective.

Heat a large pot over a wooden fire and add chopped fresh lamb meat.

Sear the lamb until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Add chopped onions and green onions, cooking until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced carrots and parsnip, cooking for another 3-4 minutes.

Add chopped beets (if using) and shredded cabbage (if using), mixing well.

Pour in water and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and add lovage, salt, and pepper.

Simmer for about 1 hour, or until lamb is tender.

Stir in diced red capsicum and vinegar, cooking for an additional 10 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in chopped dill and parsley.

Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream.

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