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ROMANIAN CIORBA
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 large carrots chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 2 large potatoes cubed
  • 1 medium bell pepper diced
  • 12 oz frozen peas
  • 12 oz frozen green beans
  • 1 parsnip
  • 1 parsley root
  • 16 oz can of tomato sauce
  • 4 C beef / chicken / fish or veggie broth
  • 1 C white wine
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 C borș
  • 1 T oil
  • 1 T dried thyme.
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 egg beaten (optional)
  • 1 bunch lovage or tarragon chopped, for finish
  • sour cream to taste.
  • Sautee the carrots in a frying pan, on a low flame stirring constantly until they look a bit translucent.
  • Put chicken broth in a large pot, add carrots, celery, bell pepper, parsnip, parsley root, thyme, salt and pepper, bring to a boil and lower flame to a simmer.
  • After 20 minutes add onions and potatoes. Let cook for another 15 minutes.
  • In the meantime defrost peas and green beans in a microwave for a minute.
  • Add green beans, peas, wine and tomato sauce to the pot and cook for 10 more minutes. If desired, this is where you can swirl in the egg, Be swift.
  • Turn off the stove and let soup cool for 10 minutes.
  • Add souring agent (borș, pickle, sauerkraut or lemon juice) and lovage or tarragon.
  • Sour cream is traditionally mixed into the soup bowl before eating, but it is of course a matter of taste.
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