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Ciorbă Moldovenească

Cultural Context

Ciorbă Moldovenească, a staple of Moldovan cuisine, has its roots in the rural traditions of the region. This hearty sour soup is often enjoyed during family gatherings and celebrations, reflecting the agricultural lifestyle of Moldova. Its unique sour flavor comes from the addition of lemon juice and sour cream, making it a comforting dish in colder months. Today, variations exist across Eastern Europe, with each region adding its own twist, yet the essence of this beloved soup remains unchanged.

MoldovanROmain
90 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 bell pepper, chopped
2-3 medium carrots, chopped
2 bunches of parsley
1 bunch of dill, chopped
6 medium potatoes
2 small onions or 1 large onion, chopped
400 g chicken breast
2 eggs
200 g sour cream
1 cup rice
salt
lemon salt
1 small can of tomato paste

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive than beef.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

bay leaves

🥗Healthier: thyme

💰Cheaper: oregano

Thyme and oregano provide similar herbal notes.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: turnips

Sweet potatoes add nutrition and flavor, while turnips are often less expensive.

1

Heat 2-3 tablespoons of oil in an 8-liter pot.

2

Add chopped onions and sauté for about 2-3 minutes until translucent, adding half a tablespoon of salt.

3

Add chicken breast and cook for about 5 minutes over medium heat.

4

Add chopped bell pepper and carrots, stirring for another 5 minutes.

5

Add chopped potatoes and approximately 1 liter of hot water, then mix well.

6

Wait for the pot to boil, then let it boil for 5 minutes before adding rice.

7

Add 1 cup of rice and stir well, allowing it to cook.

8

Add chopped dill and parsley, reserving some parsley for later.

9

Add the entire can of tomato paste and mix well.

10

Add lemon salt to taste, about 75% of an 8g packet, adjusting according to preference.

11

Add more water if needed, and let it cook for a maximum of 5 more minutes.

12

In a bowl, mix 2 eggs with 200g of sour cream and a pinch of salt until smooth.

13

Allow the soup to cool slightly before adding the egg and sour cream mixture to prevent curdling.

14

Stir the mixture into the soup and serve.

Cooking Techniques

simmeringchoppingmixing

Equipment Needed

8-liter potcutting boardknifeladlebowlwhisk

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Moldovan Sour SoupMoldovan Ciorbă

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