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Pork Ribs Soup (Ciorbă de Costiță)

Ingredients
  • 4 pieces of pork ribs (cut into cubes, or any pork meat of your choice)
  • 2 tablespoons oil (for frying)
  • Water (enough to cover the meat)
  • 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 red bell pepper (chopped into small pieces)
  • 1 celery stalk (chopped, can be any type of celery)
  • 1 carrot (cut into cubes or grated)
  • 2 potatoes (peeled and cut into cubes)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 150 milliliters cooking cream
  • 2 egg yolks
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Borscht (optional, for sourness, adjust to your preference)
Instructions
  1. Prepare the Meat:
      • 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.
  2. Prepare the Vegetables:
      • 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.
  3. Continue Cooking the Meat:
      • 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.
  4. Combine and Cook:
      • 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.
  5. Prepare the Creamy Mixture:
      • 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.
  6. Season the Soup:
      • 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.
  7. Serve:
      • 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.
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