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Pork soup
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Pork soup

The first time I made this soup was on a cold evening when I only had some pork belly and a few vegetables in the fridge. It's not the kind of recipe for special occasions, but I think it's the best...

Leek soup with smoked bacon
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Leek soup with smoked bacon

It's common for me to have too much leeks at the beginning of winter, so I use them in soup, especially when I have some smoked bacon in the fridge. It's not the kind of recipe that involves many...

Peasant fasting soup
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Peasant fasting soup

The first time I made this soup was on a fasting day when I wanted something light yet filling, and I had cauliflower and some forgotten vegetables in the fridge. Since then, I've returned to this...

Turnip soup and Mucenici
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Turnip soup and Mucenici

I have made this kohlrabi soup with "mucenici" several times during fasting periods or when I want something quick and light. I usually prepare it when I find tender kohlrabi, and the "mucenici"...

Beef soup thickened with egg
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Beef soup thickened with egg

I have made this beef soup with egg dozens of times, especially when I have some leftover meat or vegetables in the fridge. It's the kind of recipe you can throw together when you need a hearty meal...

Green bean soup with leek
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Green bean soup with leek

I have often made green bean soup with leeks, especially when I had beans from the freezer. I usually prepare it for lunch in a large pot so that it lasts for a few days. It doesn't require...

Duck soup
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Duck soup

Cold days call for warm food. I usually make this duck soup when I have a whole bird in the freezer or I buy it fresh. No special ingredients are needed, just a duck, regular vegetables, and some...

Pork soup with vegetables
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Pork soup with vegetables

Every winter, shortly after butchering the pig, I almost automatically make this soup. The bones with meat don’t stay in the freezer for long, so I take advantage of them while they’re fresh. One...

Sausage soup
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Sausage soup

Every time I boil caltaboș at home, I feel a bit nostalgic, taking me back to my childhood when I wasn't too thrilled about this dish. Now, I make it without hesitation, especially in the cold...