Bean soup
Description
Perfect for lunch. There are many ways to prepare bean soup, although they don't differ much from each other. I recommend you try this recipe for bean stew. It's a Georgian-style version, slightly different from the recipes we're used to. The taste turns out richer and spicier. Serve the stew with black bread. Serve the soup hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Soak the beans for 3-4 hours so they soften and release into the water the substances that the body cannot digest.
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Step 2
2. Then place the beans in a pot, cover with water, and cook until tender. If you like spicy (very spicy), you can add a chili pepper to the pot. You may also add a bay leaf.
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Step 3
3. Finely chop the onion.
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Step 4
4. Grate the carrot on a grater.
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Step 5
5. Finely chop the garlic and add it to the pot half an hour after the beans have come to a boil.
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Step 6
6. Then finely chop the herbs.
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Step 7
7. Fry the onion in vegetable oil until translucent. Sprinkle lightly with sugar and fry a little longer.
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Step 8
8. Add carrots to the onion and continue frying.
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Step 9
9. When the beans are ready, add the onion and carrot mixture to them. Continue cooking.
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Step 10
10. Next, dilute the tomato paste with half a cup of water. Pour the mixture into the heated skillet and let it simmer. Then add one tablespoon of red wine to the skillet and mix thoroughly.
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Step 11
11. Pour into the pot with the beans.
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Step 12
12. Wait for the soup to boil. Add salt, sprinkle with chopped herbs and khmeli-suneli. If you added chili pepper, now is the time to remove it from the pot and discard. Turn off the stove and let the soup steep for a little while.
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Step 13
13. The dish is ready to serve!