Sorrel Soup (ciorbă De Lobodă)
Sorrel Soup, also known as Ciorbă de lobodă, is a traditional Moldovan dish that is both refreshing and flavorful. This vibrant green soup is made with sorrel, a leafy green vegetable with a tangy, lemony flavor that adds a unique twist to the dish.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch of sorrel, chopped
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the onion, carrot, and celery until softened.
- Add the diced potatoes and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil and simmer until the potatoes are tender.
- Add the chopped sorrel to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the sorrel soup hot, garnished with a dollop of sour cream.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 30 minutes
- Total time:
- 45 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Protein
- 8g
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Fat
- 5g
Supplies
Large pot Chopping board Knife Grater Ladle
Tools
Soup ladle Soup bowls Serving spoon
Serving suggestions
Sorrel soup pairs well with a slice of crusty bread and a fresh green salad.
Tips & tricks
Be sure to taste the soup and adjust the seasoning before serving. The tangy sorrel flavor should shine through in every spoonful.
Cost
$10