Bean chorba
Description
The soup is simple and quick to prepare. It includes a special type of white beans, but if you don't have them, you can use another variety. This dish makes an excellent alternative to the traditional borscht and will diversify your family's diet. It has a rich and interesting flavor, despite being meat-free, making it suitable for vegetarian diets as well. Definitely worth adding to your recipe collection.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Beans must be soaked in cold water beforehand, preferably overnight. However, 6 hours may be sufficient to soften them.
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Step 2
2. Wash and finely dice the onion, carrots, bell pepper, celery root, and tomatoes. It's important that all the vegetables are the same size. Peel the garlic and press it through a garlic press.
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Step 3
3. Pour sunflower oil into a saucepan and heat. On the heated surface, first sauté the onion, then add the carrots and celery. After a few minutes, add the peppers and tomatoes, mix and sauté for several more minutes.
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Step 4
4. Add the soaked beans to the vegetables in the pot, pour in 2 cups of water, cover with a lid, and simmer over low heat for 50–60 minutes.
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Step 5
5. Add the remaining water, sprinkle in the garlic, add finely chopped herbs and bay leaf, season with salt and pepper to taste, mix well, and cook for 20–30 minutes. Serve the ready soup hot, ladled into bowls.