Ciorba de Perisoare | Romanian Porcupine Meatballs Sour Soup

Name: Ciorba de Perisoare | Romanian Porcupine Meatballs Sour Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: European, Eastern European
Ingredients: 1 yellow onion (finely diced); 1/2 leek (finely diced); 3 carrots (grated or cut into small pieces); 1/2 cup parsley (finely diced); 2 tablespoons dried summer savory (a.k.a. cimbru *); 2 tablespoons sweet or smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 chicken or veg bouillon cube; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon citric acid (or 2-3 tbsp lemon juice); 3 liters water; 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2-3 potatoes (cut into bite-sized pieces ); 2 tablespoons lovage ** (finely diced and added just before serving); 2 tablespoons fresh dill (finely diced and added just before serving); 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (finely diced and added just before serving); 3-4 tablespoons sour cream (added just before serving or on the side); 500 grams ground pork (or substitute beef, chicken or turkey); 1/2 cup short grain rice; 3 tablespoons chopped parsley; 1 yellow onion onion (very finely diced); 1 egg; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 tsp cimbru; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:45min

This classic Romanian soup features hearty meatballs simmered in a flavourful broth with diced veggies and potatoes then finished with sour cream and fresh herbs like lovage, parsley and dill. Serve with hot pickled peppers and crusty bread for a perfect cold weather meal.

Updated at: Mon, 31 Mar 2025 05:19:57 GMT