Pork Ribs Soup (Ciorbă de Costiță)
Ingredients
Instructions
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Prepare the Meat:
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- Cut the pork ribs into cubes and place them in a large pot.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in the pot and add the meat.
- Fry the meat until it takes on a light color.
- Add enough water to cover the meat and bring to a boil. Let it cook for 10 minutes.
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Prepare the Vegetables:
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- While the meat is cooking, chop the onion, red bell pepper, celery, and carrot into small pieces or cubes.
- Set the vegetables aside for later use.
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Continue Cooking the Meat:
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- After 10 minutes, discard the water and replace it with fresh water to cover the meat.
- In a separate pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil and add the chopped vegetables.
- Fry the vegetables until they get a little color and soften.
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Combine and Cook:
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- Add the sautéed vegetables to the soup pot with the meat.
- Add the 2 potatoes (cut into cubes) and 2 bay leaves.
- Let the soup cook until the potatoes are tender.
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Prepare the Creamy Mixture:
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- In a separate bowl, mix 150 ml cooking cream with 2 egg yolks until smooth.
- Take some of the hot soup and slowly add it to the creamy mixture to temper it, stirring continuously.
- Pour the creamy mixture back into the soup, stirring constantly.
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Season the Soup:
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- Season the soup with salt to taste.
- If you like it sour, add some borscht to the soup and let it cook for another 5 minutes.
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Serve:
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- Serve the soup hot and enjoy!
This Pork Ribs Soup is a hearty, flavorful dish that's perfect for any time you crave a comforting, homemade soup. -
