Littlemafias Romanian Sour Soupciorba Food

LITTLEMAFIA'S ROMANIAN MEATBALLS SOUP

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.

LITTLEMAFIA'S ROMANIAN BEEF SOUR SOUP

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.

LITTLEMAFIA'S ROMANIAN SOUR SOUP(CIORBA)

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.

ROMANIAN LETTUCE SOUP

Steps:

• Cook slowly chopped onion and garlic in oil until soft but not brown.
• Wash lettuce, tear leaves in small pieces, add to cooked onions and cook about 10 more minutes.
• Add salt, pepper, water and simmer 15 minutes.
• Add lemon juice and simmer 5 more minutes.
• Meanwhile, beat yolk in large serving bowl and add cream.
• Pour soup very slowly, drop by drop, over egg mixture stirring vigorously to prevent curdling.
• Do not cook again. Sprinkle chopped parsley on top.

ROMANIAN MEATBALL SOUR SOUP (CIORBA DE PERISOARE)

Steps:

• Heat oil in a 6-quart pot over medium heat. Add carrots, red bell pepper, 1 red onion, and parsley root; cook and stir until slightly softened, 10 to 15 minutes. Pour in water. Add tomatoes and celery. Simmer until flavors combine, about 30 minutes.
• Mix ground beef, 1/2 onion, egg whites, rice, flour, 1 pinch dill, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Wet your palms with water and roll spoonfuls of the beef mixture into meatballs.
• Drop meatballs carefully into the pot. Cook until no longer pink in the center, 30 to 35 minutes. Stir in lovage, garlic herb seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon dill, and parsley. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice.
• Mix sour cream and egg yolks together in a small bowl. Stir into the soup. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes.

LITTLEMAFIA'S ROMANIAN BEANS SOUP

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.