Cluj-Napoca Burtă Soup

Ingredients

• 200 g of burtă
• 1 liter of meat broth
• 2 carrots
• 2 cucumbers
• 1 onion
• 1 zucchini
• 100 g of bacon
• 100 g of beef
• 100 g of chicken
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 tablespoon of white wine vinegar
• 200 g of beans
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. In a pot, heat the meat broth and bring to a boil.
2. Add the burtă and let it dissolve for 5-10 minutes.
3. Dice the onion, garlic, and bacon.
4. In a pan, sauté the bacon until it becomes golden.
5. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
6. Transfer the meat, vegetables, and burtă broth to the pot.
7. Cook on medium heat for about 45 minutes, adding water if needed.
8. Add the beans and salt and pepper to taste, then cook for another 10-15 minutes.
9. Add the cucumbers sliced in rounds and cook for 5 minutes.
10. Serve hot with a drizzle of white wine vinegar.