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Bean soup

Bean soup, a lovely soup for cold winter days or any time you crave a hearty soup. Completely homemade, rich in flavour and also very nutritious.
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Preparation30 minutes
Cook time1 hour 30 minutes
Soaking time12 hours
Total time14 hours
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Ingredients

6 people
  • 500 gram pinto beans (dried)
  • 150 gram bacon (diced)
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 2 clove garlic (finely chopped)
  • 400 gram soup vegetables (coarsely chopped)
  • 1 tsp thyme (dried)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp paprika powder
  • 1 liter vegetable stock
  • 1 smoked sausage (in slices)
  • fresh celery, salt and pepper

Equipment

  • Soup pot
  • Immersion blender

INSTRUCTIONS (how to make this recipe):

  • Soak the dried beans in 2 liters of water and leave overnight or approximately 12 hours.
  • Rinse the beans briefly and cook in a pan with plenty of water for 1 hour until al dente.
  • Meanwhile, heat a little oil in a large soup pan over medium-high heat and fry the bacon bits until crispy. Remove them from the pan and drain on kitchen paper.
  • Add the onion, garlic and soup vegetables to the same pan. Sautée them until soft, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Add the thyme, bay leaf and paprika to the vegetables and fry briefly.
  • Add the brown beans and vegetable stock to the pan. Bring to the boil and simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes.
  • Remove a quarter of the soup from the pan and mash it finely with a immersion blender, then return it to the pan and blend well.
  • Add the slices of smoked sausage and simmer the soup for another 10 minutes.
  • Remove the bay leaf and season the soup with salt and pepper.
  • Serve the soup in bowls, garnish with the fried bacon cubes and optional fresh celery leaves. Enjoy your meal!
Nutrition information per portion
Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Proteins: 15g | Fats: 14g | Saturated fats: 5g

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