Romanian food - How I prepare the perfect meatballs soup - delicious and healthy

ground meat

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: creme fraiche

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is healthier and more flavorful.

tomato paste

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can add brightness, while canned are cost-effective.

Mix ground meat, rice, chopped onion, and egg in a bowl until combined.

Form small meatballs from the mixture.

Heat a large pot over medium heat and add vegetable broth.

Add chopped carrots, celery, and bell pepper to the pot; cook for 5-7 minutes until softened.

Carefully drop meatballs into the simmering broth.

Add tomato paste, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper; stir gently.

Simmer the soup for 20-25 minutes until meatballs are cooked through.

Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.

Stir in lemon juice and chopped parsley before serving.

Serve hot, garnished with sour cream and dill.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

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