Ciorba Radauteana is a traditional soup. It's made with a combination of chicken, onions, sweet red pepper, celery, carrots, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, and sour cream. The ingredients are simmered over medium heat until the meat and the vegetables become tender.
The soup is quite sour due to the addition of lemon juice. In Romania, ciorba Radauteana is especially prized for being a hangover cure and having healing properties - it's often used as a remedy for common cold symptoms.
MOST ICONIC Ciorba Radauteana
Supă de pui cu tăieței is a Romanian variation of the chicken soup with the addition of homemade noodles. A classic winter dish, this clear soup is usually made with chicken stock, noodles, and vegetables (typically carrots). The chicken meat used for making the stock can be reserved for other dishes or shredded and added to the soup for a more filling meal.
In many Romanian households, this soup is traditionally eaten on Sundays, for lunch or dinner. Considered a comfort food, the soup is usually eaten hot, garnished with chopped parsley and ground black pepper.
MAIN INGREDIENTS
Ciorbă de pui is a sour Romanian version of chicken soup. It consists of chicken meat and lots of vegetables such as carrots, potatoes, onions, peppers, parsnip, and tomatoes. The soup is seasoned with borș, lemon, or sauerkraut juice for a fresh, sour taste.
Lovage, bay leaves, and parsley are also used alongside noodles, rice, or dumplings. Ciorbă de pui is served hot and fresh with either hot peppers, scallions, or leeks.
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