PORK MEATBALL SOUP (CIORBA DE PERISOARE)

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Tangy Romanian soup that comes in a variety of flavors and variations; perfect for both meat lovers and vegetarians. Take any ciorba recipe and alter it to make a tasty creation all your own. This is especially delicious on a cold day. Ground pork will add a fatty/oily taste to the soup, so no additional oil is needed for this recipe.

Provided by Hungry_for_more

Categories     Pork

Time 2h20m

Yield 10 bowls, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 liters water
1 lb ground pork
1 cup vegetable stock
1 1/2 onions
2 carrots
2 stalks celery
2 zucchini
1 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup flour
1/2 freshly chopped parsley
1 tablespoon freshly chopped dill
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Place ground pork in a bowl and add 1/2 cup chopped onion.
  • Add flour, dill, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper, 1 tsp chili powder and mix into meat.
  • After mixing well, shape meat into small balls.
  • Bring water to a boil in a large pot.
  • Add meatballs and vegetable stock and turn heat down to medium. Boil for about 1 and 1/2 hours or until meatballs are no longer pink inside.
  • Add chopped celery, carrots, lemon juice, 1 cup chopped onion, and zucchini and cook an additional 30 minutes.
  • Turn off heat and add chopped parsley. Serve with a spoon of sour cream.

Rae Wilson
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This soup was a bit bland for my taste.


Natia javaxishvili
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This soup is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Nkaleme Matlou
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This soup is so good! I love the combination of flavors.


Krishna Debnath
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I've never made meatballs before, but this recipe made it so easy. The meatballs turned out perfectly, and the soup was delicious.


Mzwandile Ntandoyenkosi
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty and flavorful, and it always makes me feel better when I'm sick.


Kwame Antwi
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I'm not a big fan of pork, but I loved this soup! The meatballs were so flavorful, and the broth was so rich and satisfying.


Rizwan Iqbal
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's so delicious! I love that I can use ground pork or beef, depending on what I have on hand.


Alia Malik
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I made this soup for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The meatballs were especially popular.


Adna Haji mohamud
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This soup was delicious! I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the broth was rich and flavorful.


ugonna cynthia
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit with my family. The meatballs are so easy to make, and the soup is so flavorful and comforting.


BEN IXCAQUIC
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This soup is a winner! The meatballs were flavorful and tender, and the broth was rich and satisfying. I especially loved the addition of dill, which gave the soup a bright, refreshing flavor.