Ciorbă de Ceapă cu Sarmale

Ingredients

• 2 kg of leeks
• 400 g of sarmale
• 2 onions
• 2 meat skewers
• 1 liter of meat broth
• 1 liter of water
• 500 g of potatoes
• 500 g of zucchini
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon of dried cucumber
• 1 teaspoon of vinegar

Method

1. Peel the leeks, slice them thinly, and set aside.
2. In a pot, heat the olive oil and sauté the finely chopped onions and garlic.
3. Add the sarmale and meat skewers, sauté for a few minutes.
4. Add the meat broth, water, cubed potatoes, and sliced zucchini.
5. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 30-40 minutes.
6. Add the leeks, dried cucumber, and vinegar. Cook for another 10-15 minutes.
7. Serve hot in bowls with a bit of salt and pepper.