Traditional Bean Soup
Bean soup in Bulgaria is a "national" dish and it is prepared of white and kidney beans, onions, peppers, tomatoes, carrots, and mint.
Ingredients
- 1 lb dried Great Northern beans
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1½ cup diced onion
- 1½ cup diced carrot
- 1½ cup diced celery
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp sweet paprika
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 10 cup water
- black pepper½
- ½ chopped fresh mint
- 3 tbsp minced fresh winter savory
- ½ cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
- salt, black pepper and paprika for reseasoning
Instructions
- Soak the beans in cold water for 6 hours, drain and pour fresh water.
- Place an earthenware pot over medium heat and add oil, finely chopped carrots, onion and celery, water and bring it to boil.
- Add the sliced peppers, the grated tomatoes and mint to the earthenware pot.
- Cook until tender or for about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Add salt to the soup and boil for another 15-20 minutes.
- Serve with finely chopped parsley on top.