Description
Warm your soul with this hearty Simple Traditional Pasulj Recipe, a classic Serbian bean soup that blends rich flavors and comforting textures. This dish features a delightful mix of tender beans, savory vegetables, and aromatic spices, making it the perfect choice for family dinners or cozy gatherings. With its nourishing ingredients and easy preparation, this soup is your go-to comfort food, especially on chilly days. Enjoy it as a main course or pair it with crusty bread for an even more satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 1/2 cup dried white kidney beans
- 1 1/2 cup dried Romano beans
- 2 onions (finely diced)
- 2 carrots (shredded or diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (grated)
- 4 smoked sausages (roughly chopped)
- 1 dried bay leaf
- 2 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp flour
Instructions
- Soak the dried beans in water for at least 6 hours. Drain and boil in fresh water for about 20 minutes; drain again.
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat and brown the chopped sausages for about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onions and carrots until softened.
- Add soaked beans, browned sausages, bay leaf, and about 4 liters of water to the pot. Cook on medium heat for 40-45 minutes.
- In a separate pan, melt additional oil and sauté garlic before adding flour to create a roux with smoked paprika.
- Stir the thickener into the simmering soup and allow to cook for another 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Serbian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 35mg