Simple Traditional Pasulj Recipe (Serbian Bean Soup)
Savor the warmth of our Simple Traditional Pasulj Recipe, a delightful Serbian bean soup that brings comfort to chilly evenings. This hearty dish combines tender beans with aromatic vegetables and spices, creating a flavorful experience in every spoonful. Perfect for family gatherings or intimate dinners, this versatile recipe allows you to customize ingredients while honoring its traditional roots. Whether you choose to add smoky flavors or keep it vegetarian, this nourishing soup is sure to please everyone at the table. Enjoy the rich, satisfying essence of Balkan cuisine with each bowl!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Serbian
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 ½ cup dried white kidney beans
- 1 ½ cup dried Romano beans
- 2 onions, finely diced
- 2 carrots, shredded or diced
- 4 smoked sausages, roughly chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, grated
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Soak the beans in water for at least 6 hours. Drain and boil in fresh water for about 20 minutes. Drain again.
- In a large soup pot, heat oil over medium heat and brown the smoked sausage for about 5 minutes; set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onions and carrots with salt until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Add soaked beans, sausage, approximately 4 liters of water, and bay leaf; cook for 40-45 minutes over medium heat.
- For thickening, heat oil/butter in a small pan, add garlic for 30 seconds; stir in flour and smoked paprika. Cook briefly before mixing into the soup.
- Simmer together for an additional 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 25mg