Bean soup is a traditional Romanian dish that brings together simple yet flavorful ingredients. This recipe is easy to prepare, and the result is a hearty soup, perfect for cool days. The ingredients needed to prepare this delicacy are accessible and can be easily found in any market or supermarket.
To start, you need 500 g of beans. It is advisable to choose white or red beans, depending on your preferences. Before you start cooking, soak the beans in cold water for at least 6 hours or, ideally, overnight. This will reduce the cooking time and help achieve a more digestible soup.
In a large pot, add the drained and rinsed beans, along with 2 liters of fresh water. Place the pot over medium heat and let the beans boil. Meanwhile, prepare the vegetables: 1 medium carrot, 1 parsnip, 1 celery root, and 1 onion. Peel the vegetables and cut them into cubes or slices, as preferred. When the beans start to boil, add the chopped vegetables to the pot, along with 2-3 bay leaves, salt, and pepper to taste. Let the soup simmer on low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 1-1.5 hours, until the beans become soft.
To enhance the flavors, you can also add a diced bell pepper and 2-3 crushed garlic cloves about 15 minutes before turning off the heat. This will bring a note of freshness to your soup. Finally, don't forget to add a handful of freshly chopped parsley for an extra touch of flavor and color.
Bean soup is usually served with a slice of fresh bread or polenta, and for those who prefer, a splash of vinegar or lemon can be added to give it a pleasant acidity. This soup is not only tasty but also nutritious, being an excellent source of protein and fiber. Try this simple and flavorful recipe and enjoy a comforting meal full of traditional Romanian flavors!
To start, you need 500 g of beans. It is advisable to choose white or red beans, depending on your preferences. Before you start cooking, soak the beans in cold water for at least 6 hours or, ideally, overnight. This will reduce the cooking time and help achieve a more digestible soup.
In a large pot, add the drained and rinsed beans, along with 2 liters of fresh water. Place the pot over medium heat and let the beans boil. Meanwhile, prepare the vegetables: 1 medium carrot, 1 parsnip, 1 celery root, and 1 onion. Peel the vegetables and cut them into cubes or slices, as preferred. When the beans start to boil, add the chopped vegetables to the pot, along with 2-3 bay leaves, salt, and pepper to taste. Let the soup simmer on low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 1-1.5 hours, until the beans become soft.
To enhance the flavors, you can also add a diced bell pepper and 2-3 crushed garlic cloves about 15 minutes before turning off the heat. This will bring a note of freshness to your soup. Finally, don't forget to add a handful of freshly chopped parsley for an extra touch of flavor and color.
Bean soup is usually served with a slice of fresh bread or polenta, and for those who prefer, a splash of vinegar or lemon can be added to give it a pleasant acidity. This soup is not only tasty but also nutritious, being an excellent source of protein and fiber. Try this simple and flavorful recipe and enjoy a comforting meal full of traditional Romanian flavors!
Ingredients
500 g. beans, 150 g. onion, 200 g. carrot, 100 g. celery root, 3 pcs. fresh tomatoes, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 100 g. oil, 5 g. lemon salt, 2-3 celery stalks, a pinch of beef broth concentrate (or beef flavor), 2 bunches of fresh lovage, one bunch of fresh parsley, salt and pepper to taste