Vegetarian Bean Soup
Description
A hearty first course. I recommend enriching the flavor of this soup by using different types of beans. You can either buy a mixed pack or create your own blend. Be sure to soak the beans overnight in cold water; this way they will cook quickly, saving you from spending hours in the kitchen. You can serve the soup immediately or store it in the refrigerator. The soup is ready to serve.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Place the beans in a large pot, cover with water, and let soak overnight.
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Step 2
2. Peel the onion and garlic. Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Heat vegetable oil in a pot, add the onion and garlic, and sauté until soft.
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Step 3
3. Cut the carrots and celery into small pieces. Add the vegetables to the pan with the onion and garlic, and sauté for about 4-5 minutes.
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Step 4
4. Rinse the previously soaked beans and place them in a saucepan.
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Step 5
5. Pour water over the beans and place the pot on the stove.
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Step 6
6. Bring everything to a boil and simmer over low heat for 90 minutes.
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Step 7
7. Peel the tomatoes and chop them finely (or use canned tomatoes), then add the tomatoes and all the spices to the pot.
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Step 8
8. Cook the soup for another 20 minutes.
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Step 9
9. At the very end, add vinegar and salt to taste, and garnish the soup with fresh herbs.
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Step 10
10. Serve the ready soup immediately, or let it cool and store in the refrigerator for 1-2 days.