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Zucchini Sour Soup

Name: Zucchini Sour Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 2–3 zucchinis (500–700 g); 1 onion; 1 carrot; 1/4 celery root; 1 bell pepper; 2 large tomatoes; 2–3 tbsp oil; 500 ml borscht or juice of 1 lemon; 1 egg; 2 tbsp sour cream (optional); 1 bunch lovage; 1 bunch parsley; salt and pepper to taste

Ciorbă de dovlecei is a light, refreshing Romanian sour soup made with zucchini, fresh vegetables, borscht or lemon juice, and herbs.

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Servings

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Prep

20 min

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Cook

35 min

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Total

55 min

🥘Ingredients

servings

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✅Dietary Compatibility

🥗Vegetarian🐟Pescatarian🌾Gluten-free🥩Low-carb / Keto💪High-protein🥦Clean eating🫒Mediterranean

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Yield

4 servings (approx. 1.4 liters)

📦Storage

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Refrigerator

2-3 days in a sealed container

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Freezer

Not recommended (zucchini becomes mushy)

🥗Nutrition Facts

Values per serving (approx. 350 ml)

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Calories

150 kcal

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Protein

8 g

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Fat

10 g

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Carbohydrates

6 g

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Fiber

2 g

🍷Pairs Well With

🥂Sour cream

🥂Fresh bread

🥂Hot peppers

🥂Green onions

💡Variations

With rice or noodles for heartiness

Chilled for hot summer days

With yogurt instead of sour cream