š„£ Sour Romanian Meatball Soup (CiorbÄ de PeriČoare)
- Nov 5, 2025
- 1 min read
A tender, aromatic Romanian-style soup ā ciorbÄĀ with meatballs and a light tang from pickle brine.
No cream, just the rich flavor of vegetables, spices, and cozy homemade comfort.
Ingredients:
ā«ļø 500 g ground meat (pork, beef, or a mix)
ā«ļø 4 medium potatoes
ā«ļø 2 onions (1 small for the meat mixture, 1 large for the soup)
ā«ļø 1 large carrot
ā«ļø Ā½ sweet pepper
ā«ļø 2 tbsp uncooked rice
ā«ļø 2 eggs (1 for the meatballs, 1 for finishing)
ā«ļø 3 tbsp tomato paste
ā«ļø 2ā3 tbsp vegetable oil
ā«ļø 1.5ā2 L water
ā«ļø 60ā100 ml pickle brine (I used cucumber brine)
ā«ļø Salt and pepper ā to taste
ā«ļø Fresh herbs
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