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Romanian-Style Cabbage and Potato Soup with Bacon and Paprika

4 to 6 Servings

40 minutes

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A category of Romanian soup, ciorbă is characterized by a pleasant sourness that comes from vinegar, pickle brine or the juice of sour fruits. There are many types of ciorbă; here we took inspiration from ciorbă de varză acră, which derives its sourness from sauerkraut. To mimic those classic flavors in our pantry version, we replace the sauerkraut with fresh green cabbage plus a dash of vinegar. Chunks of potatoes and a garnish of crisp bacon turn this soup into a hearty meal in a bowl. Serve with crusty bread and a tossed green salad for a satisfying supper.

4 to 6

Servings

40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8

    ounces bacon, chopped

  • 1

    2-pound head green OR red cabbage, quartered lengthwise, cored and thinly sliced (about 8 cups)

Directions

Reviews
Zbigniew G.
October 19, 2024
Unexpectedly delicious
Easy to make . Tasted complex and robust.I used Savoy cabbage . Next time I would double amount of paprika and I will add pork ribs or chunks of pork butt to make it more hearty. To cut amount of carbs from potatoes I used cubbed rutabaga and increased cooking time to 30min.

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