Ciorba de Porc / Ciorba cu Afumatura / Ciroba cu Scarita de Porc Retete de Ciorba cu Carne de Porc

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with fewer calories.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Lemon juice adds acidity with a fresh flavor.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried thyme

Dried thyme is more accessible and adds a similar aroma.

Chop 3 onions finely.

Chop 2 bell peppers into small cubes.

Chop 2 carrots into small cubes.

Prepare a bunch of parsley.

Add 1 kg of smoked pork ribs to a pot with 3.5 liters of water and bring to a boil.

Boil for 10 minutes, skimming off any foam that forms.

Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, carrots, and salt to the pot.

Continue to boil on medium heat until the vegetables are cooked to taste, about 30 minutes.

Check the vegetables for doneness and fill the pot with more water if needed.

Add tomato paste and boil uncovered for 15 minutes on medium heat.

Beat the eggs with vinegar and add them to the soup while stirring with a fork.

Let it boil for 5 more minutes, then turn off the heat.

Cover the pot and let it sit for 10 minutes to allow the noodles to swell in the soup before serving.

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