Best Littlemafias Romanian Sour Soupciorba Recipes

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LITTLEMAFIA'S ROMANIAN BEEF SOUR SOUP



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Lovage is the secret to a good Romanian sour soup. Celery leaves are an OK substitution but it's not exactly the same thing. I grow my own lovage leaves in a flower pot. If sauerkraut juice is not available season the soup with lemon juice and make up the amount with water. Traditionally, borsh is added to make the soup sour,which is fermented wheat bran. Cooking time depends on how quick the meat is boiling.

Provided by littlemafia

Categories     European

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

500 g beef
1 -2 onion
2 carrots
1 leek
1 parsnip
1 parsley root
1/2 celery root
2 potatoes
2 tomatoes
1 -2 tablespoon tomato paste
2 liters water
salt
fresh parsley leaves
lovage, leaves
500 ml sauerkraut juice
vermicelli

Steps:

  • Bring to boil the beef cut into medium sized pieces together with water and salt.
  • Remove the scum several times, then add some salt.
  • Clean and chop or grate the veggies and add them to the soup.
  • Later add the tomatoes . Let it boil for another 10 - 15 minute.
  • Separately boil the pickled cabbage juice then add it to beef soup.
  • Add the noodles.
  • Boil the sour soup for another few minutes, add the tomato paste, put salt and lemon juice to taste.
  • When is cooked, add parsley and lovage leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.6, Fat 10, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 13.6, Sodium 45, Carbohydrate 15.2, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.2, Protein 3

LITTLEMAFIA'S ROMANIAN LENTIL SOUP



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Make and share this Littlemafia's Romanian Lentil Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by littlemafia

Categories     European

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

300 g lentils
150 g onions
100 g parsley roots
100 g carrots
3 g thyme
1 g pepper
40 g garlic
25 g salt
20 g fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Boil the lentils in 2 L water with some salt.
  • When the lentils are soft, add the chopped parsley root,onion and carrot.
  • Let boil another 10 minutes and add thyme,garlic.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.7, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 2449.7, Carbohydrate 29.4, Fiber 9, Sugar 5.5, Protein 8.6

LITTLEMAFIA'S ROMANIAN BEANS SOUP



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If you're Romanian you love this already. Even if you're not you'll love it once you try it. As long as you like smoked meat. The vinegar is optional, myself I like it without.

Provided by littlemafia

Categories     Beans

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (15 ounce) cans beans
3 (15 ounce) cans chicken stock
200 g smoked pork
1 tablespoon oil
1 tablespoon flour
1 onion, chopped
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon tomato paste
3 tablespoons vinegar (optional)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Saute oil and flour together until light brown.
  • Add onion and paprika, saute for 10 minutes.
  • Add the cubed pork, saute for 5 minutes.
  • Add bean and stock and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Season with vinegar, salt and pepper.

LITTLEMAFIA'S ROMANIAN MEATBALLS SOUP



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I'm opening a series of Romanian soups,especially sour soups called Chiorba or Borsh.Very popular here, some people eat them everyday. This one is called Chiorba de perisoare. I mentioned that it's optional the sour cream & egg yolks step. It makes the soup richer, even if you skip it the taste is still good.

Provided by littlemafia

Categories     European

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 liters water
3 carrots
2 parsley roots
1/4 celery root
2 onions
2 tablespoons tomato paste
salt
200 ml sour cream (optional)
2 egg yolks (optional)
fresh parsley
celery leaves
lovage, leaves
lemon juice
2 tablespoons white rice
1/2 kg ground meat
1 egg
salt
pepper
parsley
breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • To make the meatballs, mix together all the ingredients. Then take a little of this mixture and make little balls (the size that you like - my mom makes them quite big while I prefer them small).
  • Fry the chopped onion in oil .
  • Add the chopped or grated onion,carrot,parsley and celery root.
  • Add the water , salt and leave to boil for 10 - 15 minutes, then add the meatballs to the soup, one by one.
  • Simmer until the meatballs rise - about 30-45 minutes .
  • Add the parsley .
  • Turn off the heat and cover for 15 minutes.
  • This step is optional :In a separate bowl, mix 2 egg yolks with the sour cream. Add the egg/sour cream mixture into the soup.
  • To season the soup add fresh lemon juice - adjusting to taste.
  • Add the chopped parsley,the celery and the lovage leaves.
  • Serve with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43.9, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 26.4, Sodium 64.7, Carbohydrate 8.1, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2.8, Protein 1.6

LITTLEMAFIA'S ROMANIAN SOUR SOUP(CIORBA)



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Ciorba is a sour soup from Romania enjoyed by the people especially in winter. It can be done by sauteeing the veggies or without and can add vermicelli noodles in the end. Serve with sour cream.

Provided by littlemafia

Categories     European

Time 50m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 onion
1 carrot
1 potato
2 stalks celery
1 green pepper
1/2 cup green beans
vegetable stock or chicken bouillon
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 tomatoes
salt
pepper
1/2 lemon, juice of
4 cups water
parsley

Steps:

  • Cut all the vegetables in cubes.
  • Sautee the onion, add the rest of veggies.
  • Add the water and the stock.When it's almost done add the tomato paste, chopped parsley. Season with salt, pepper and lemon juice according to your taste. Add little by little so it's not too sour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.3, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 143.7, Carbohydrate 40.4, Fiber 8.4, Sugar 11.6, Protein 5.7

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