Ciorba de Legume

Ciorbă de Legume is a Romanian sour soup built entirely from vegetables. This profile follows From Dill to Dracula's lemon-soured version, one established branch of ciorbă that uses citrus rather than fermented borș or vinegar.

Root vegetables and potato give the broth mellow sweetness and substance, balanced by tomato and lemon acidity. Zucchini and green beans add freshness, while parsley and black pepper keep the flavour bright and lightly aromatic.

The soup has a clear golden-red broth crowded with distinct diced vegetables: pale potato and parsnip, orange carrot, green beans and zucchini, and softened red tomato. Chopped parsley floats across the surface rather than being blended in.