Ciorbă de lobodă

Ciorbă de lobodă is a traditional sour soup prepared with purple spinach, also known as mountain spinach, as its main ingredient. Apart from the purple spinach, the soup includes a combination of vegetables, usually onions, carrots, peppers, and potatoes. Sometimes rice or noodles are added to the soup for a better consistency. Deep-purple and hearty, the soup is typically soured with lemon juice or traditional borș, but it can also be spiked with sour cream. Especially popular in spring, the soup is usually enjoyed hot, garnished with fresh parsley, lovage, or dill.