Dish

Ciorbă de lobodă

Sorrel soup

Ciorbă de lobodă is a sour soup made with sorrel leaves, potatoes, carrots, onions, and garlic. It is typically served with sour cream and fresh dill. The soup has a tangy and refreshing flavor that is perfect for summer. It is also a great source of vitamins and minerals, especially vitamin C and iron.

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Origins and history

Ciorbă de lobodă has been a popular dish in Romania for centuries. It is believed to have originated in the Moldavia region of the country. The soup was traditionally made with wild sorrel leaves, but today it is made with cultivated sorrel.

Dietary considerations

Vegetarian, gluten-free

Variations

Ciorbă de lobodă can be made with different vegetables, such as spinach, chard, or beet greens. Some recipes also include meat, such as chicken or pork.

Presentation and garnishing

Ciorbă de lobodă is typically served in a bowl with a dollop of sour cream and fresh dill on top. The soup can also be garnished with croutons or chopped hard-boiled eggs.

Tips & Tricks

To make the soup even more flavorful, you can add a few slices of smoked sausage or bacon.

Side-dishes

Crusty bread, pickles

Drink pairings

White wine

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