Ciorbă de Perișoare (Sour Meatball Soup)

Method

1. 1

   Mix the pork mince with the rice, half the onion and a pinch of salt and pepper, then roll into 8 small meatballs.

2. 2

   Heat the oil in a saucepan and soften the rest of the onion, the carrot and the pepper for 3 minutes. Stir in the tomato purée.

3. 3

   Pour in the stock and bring to a simmer. Drop in the meatballs and simmer gently for 15 minutes until they and the rice inside are cooked through.

4. 4

   Stir in the lemon juice, then taste and adjust the seasoning so the broth is pleasantly sour.

5. 5

   Ladle into a bowl and finish with the dill and a spoonful of soured cream.