Sour Soup (zeamă)

Sour Soup, known as Zeamă in Moldova, is a traditional dish that is both comforting and refreshing. This soup is a staple in Moldovan cuisine and is often enjoyed during cold winter days or as a remedy for a hangover.

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Sour Soup (zeamă)

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 parsnips, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 celery root, chopped
  • 1 bunch of fresh parsley
  • 1 bunch of fresh dill
  • 2-3 bay leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 lemon, juiced

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, bring the chicken pieces to a boil and skim off any foam that rises to the surface.
  2. Add the chopped carrots, parsnips, onion, celery root, parsley, dill, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and lemon juice together.
  4. Slowly pour the egg mixture into the soup while stirring constantly. The eggs will cook and form small strands in the soup.
  5. Remove the pot from the heat and let it sit for a few minutes before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
40 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
20g
Protein
10g
Fat
5g

Supplies

Large pot Knife Cutting board Bowl Whisk Ladle

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serve the sour soup hot, garnished with fresh dill and a dollop of sour cream. It pairs well with a slice of crusty bread.

Tips & tricks

For a richer flavor, you can use chicken broth instead of water when cooking the chicken.

Cost

$5