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Traditional Moldovan Zeamă

A hearty meat and sour cream soup with vegetables

50 minutes4 servings
Traditional Moldovan Zeamă
Photo: Superraptor123 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat
  2. Add chopped onion, carrots, and garlic; sauté for 3 minutes
  3. Add chopped potatoes and meat; cook for 5 minutes
  4. Pour in 4 cups water and bring to a boil
  5. Reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes
  6. Stir in sour cream and cook for 5 more minutes
  7. Season with salt and pepper
  8. Garnish with fresh dill before serving
  9. For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.

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