Romanian Meatball Sour Soup (Ciorba De Perisoare)

Name: Romanian Meatball Sour Soup (Ciorba De Perisoare)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil, or to taste; 3 carrots, grated; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 red onion, chopped; 1 parsley root, grated; 3 quarts water; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 3 stalks celery, halved; 1 pound ground beef; 1/2 onion, finely chopped; 2 egg whites; 1/4 cup rinsed medium-grain rice; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 pinch dried dill weed; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 teaspoon lovage leaves; 1 teaspoon garlic and herb seasoning blend (such as Mrs. Dash(R)); 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed; 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley; 1 lemon, juiced; 1/2 (8 ounce) carton sour cream; 2 egg yolks

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon oil, or to taste
3 carrots, grated
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 red onion, chopped
1 parsley root, grated
3 quarts water
2 tomatoes, chopped
3 stalks celery, halved
1 pound ground beef
1/2 onion, finely chopped
2 egg whites
1/4 cup rinsed medium-grain rice
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 pinch dried dill weed
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon lovage leaves
1 teaspoon garlic and herb seasoning blend (such as Mrs. Dash(R))
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1 lemon, juiced
1/2 (8 ounce) carton sour cream
2 egg yolks

1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
Mix sour cream and egg yolks together in a small bowl. Stir into the soup. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes.

650

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon oil, or to taste, 3 carrots, grated, 1 red bell pepper, chopped, 1 red onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Romanian Meatball Sour Soup (Ciorba De Perisoare) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!