Romanian Mushroom and Potato Soup (Ciorbă de Ciuperci cu Cartofi)

Ciorbă de Ciuperci cu Cartofi is a traditional Romanian soup that is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a comforting meal.

Romanian Mushroom and Potato Soup (Ciorbă de Ciuperci cu Cartofi)

Ingredients

  • 500g mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 large potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1/4 cup rice
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
  2. Add the mushrooms and cook for another 5 minutes.
  3. Add the diced potatoes, rice, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
  4. Stir in the chopped dill and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Serve hot and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
45 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
30g
Protein
8g
Fat
10g

Supplies

Large pot Chopping board Knife Wooden spoon

Tools

Potato peeler Soup ladle

Serving suggestions

Serve the Ciorbă de Ciuperci cu Cartofi with a dollop of sour cream and a slice of crusty bread.

Tips & tricks

For a richer flavor, you can add a splash of lemon juice or vinegar to the soup before serving.

Cost

$10