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.

Sorrel Soup (ciorbă De Lobodă)

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

  1. In a large pot, sauté the onion, carrot, and celery until softened.
  2. Add the diced potatoes and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil and simmer until the potatoes are tender.
  3. Add the chopped sorrel to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  4. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. 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