New bean soup with pig tail

Name: New bean soup with pig tail - Dafina M.
Ingredients: 1 smoked pork tail; 500g green beans; 1 bunch of fresh vegetables [carrot + parsley]; 3 green onions; 3 green garlic stalks; dill; 3 tomatoes; 1/2 teaspoon Eros Pista [red hot pepper paste]; salt; Optional lemon juice or apple cider vinegar.

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New green bean soup with smoked pork tail At the beginning of the green bean season, this soup is one of the first I make. I like that the vegetables go straight into boiling water, without frying, and the smoked tail adds enough flavor so that not many additional ingredients are needed. The green beans remain the main ingredient, while the tomatoes and herbs provide freshness. The tail is small and is mainly used for flavor, not to turn the soup into a heavy dish. Quick info Total time: not specified in the original recipe; preparation takes until the tail and vegetables are cooked. Preparation time: not specified; cleaning and chopping the vegetables are done while the tail starts to boil. Cooking time: about 15 minutes after adding the vegetables, if they are already cooked; the tail is boiled from the beginning. Servings: the number is not specified and depends on the amount of water used at the end. Difficulty: easy. Recipe type: green bean soup, suitable for the warm season. Ingredients 1 small smoked pork tail 2 liters of water 500 g green beans 1 bunch of fresh vegetables, consisting of carrot and parsley 3 green onions 3 green garlic stalks dill, to taste 3 tomatoes ½ teaspoon Eros Pista or another red hot pepper paste salt, only if needed optional: lemon juice or apple cider vinegar For serving, sour cream or yogurt can also be added. Preparation method 1. Wash the smoked pork tail well and place it in a pot with 2 liters of water. Let it boil without salt, as the smoked meat may already release enough salt into the water. It is easier to adjust the taste at the end than to try to fix a soup that is too salty. 2. Clean the green beans, wash them and break the pods into pieces of about 2-3 cm. If they are very thin and tender, they can be easily broken by hand. Remove the ends and any tough portions. 3. Wash the carrot and parsley. If the vegetables are very fresh, the skin can be left on after being well cleaned. Cut the carrot into slices, and the parsley can be cut with both leaves and green stems. The stems are suitable for boiling and add flavor to the soup. 4. Slice the green onion, green garlic, and the rest of the prepared vegetables. When the tail has started to boil, add the chopped vegetables and green beans. 5. Let everything boil and taste the broth after the vegetables have started to soften. Add salt only if necessary. The amount cannot be determined in advance because it varies greatly depending on how salty the smoked meat is. 6. After about 15 minutes, check if the vegetables are cooked. If the carrot and beans are tender, wash and peel the tomatoes, then blend them in a blender. Add the blended tomatoes to the soup. 7. Also add the hot pepper paste. In the original recipe, half a teaspoon of Eros Pista is used, but the taste can be adjusted according to how spicy the paste used is. 8. Finally, season with dill, green onion, and green parsley. Turn off the heat after adding the herbs and taste the soup again. 9. If you like more sour soups, add a little lemon juice or apple cider vinegar. It is preferable to add gradually, especially since the tomatoes already bring a bit of acidity. Why I make the recipe often It is a simple soup, without frying and without many separate steps. The green beans are the main ingredient, and the fresh vegetables and tomatoes are enough for a tasty base. The smoked tail completely changes the broth, even though it is small and not used in large quantities. I make it especially when I have fresh green beans and want to cook them the same day. It can be eaten both hot and after it has cooled down, and the sour taste is pleasant on warm days. Tips Do not salt the soup from the beginning. The smoked tail can be saltier or less salty, and the difference is felt a lot in the broth. If the vegetables are very young, the carrot and parsley can just be well washed before cutting. In the case of more mature vegetables, it is more appropriate to peel the carrot. The green beans should be cut into similarly sized pieces so they boil approximately at the same time. The tomatoes are added after the vegetables are cooked. Thus, there is no need to sauté them, nor to start the recipe with frying. Taste the soup before and after adding the tomatoes. These can change both the consistency and the level of acidity. Substitutions Eros Pista paste can be replaced with another red hot pepper paste, keeping approximately the same amount at the beginning. If the paste is very spicy, add less and adjust at the end. For sourness, lemon juice or apple cider vinegar can be used, as indicated in the recipe. The amount is added to taste. At serving, sour cream can be replaced with yogurt. Both are optional and do not need to be added to the pot if you do not intend to serve all the soup at once. Variations On very hot days, the soup can be made a little more sour. The adjustment is made at the end, after the tomatoes have been added and the soup has been tasted. If you do not want to use smoked meat, it can be omitted, but the result will be a lighter soup with a different taste. The basic recipe still relies on green beans, vegetables, tomatoes, and herbs. For a spicier soup, the amount of hot pepper paste can be gradually increased. It is easier to add than to correct a taste that is too spicy afterward. Serving ideas The soup can be served hot, with sour cream or yogurt if you want a creamier broth. For a fresher taste, add a little lemon juice or apple cider vinegar directly to the bowl. It can also be served after it has cooled down, especially in summer. In this case, it is good to check the taste again before serving, as acidity and salt can feel different after cooling. Frequently asked questions Is salt added from the beginning? No. The smoked tail may already be salty and can release salt during boiling. Taste the soup after the vegetables have partially cooked and add salt only if needed. How long should the soup boil? The recipe does not specify an exact total time. After adding the vegetables, they are checked after about 15 minutes. The soup is ready when the beans and the rest of the vegetables are cooked, and the tail has softened enough. When are the tomatoes added? The tomatoes are blended and added to the pot after about 15 minutes if the vegetables are already cooked. They are not added from the beginning and are not sautéed. Can I use unblended tomatoes? The recipe uses peeled, washed, and blended tomatoes. To maintain the texture intended here, it is recommended to blend them before adding them to the soup. Is the hot pepper paste mandatory? It is not mandatory, but it is part of the original recipe and adds spiciness and pepper flavor. You can adjust the amount or omit it if you do not want a spicy soup. Nutritional values The values below are estimates and mainly depend on the size of the tail, the amount of meat and fat left on it, as well as the number of servings. The estimate is made for about 4 servings and does not include the sour cream or yogurt added at serving. For one serving: Calories: approximately 180-260 kcal Protein: approximately 10-16 g Carbohydrates: approximately 15-22 g Fats: approximately 8-15 g Fiber: approximately 5-7 g Sodium cannot be accurately estimated as it mainly depends on how salty the smoked meat is and the amount of salt added later. Storage and reheating After it has cooled down, store the soup in the refrigerator in a covered container. It is preferable to consume it within 2-3 days, especially because it contains smoked meat and cooked vegetables. Reheat only the amount you are going to eat. If you use sour cream or yogurt, add them to the bowl, not to the whole pot, so that the rest of the soup stays better. The soup may become slightly more sour after storage, so taste it before serving and adjust only if necessary.

New bean soup with pig tail

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