Traditional Romanian Bean Soup with Smoked Meat
A hearty and flavorful Romanian bean soup made with white beans, smoked pork, and vegetables, slow-cooked for a rich, comforting taste.
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Ingredients
Onion
large
1 unit
Carrot
sliced or diced or grated
2 units
Red Bell Pepper
diced
1 unit
2 tbsp
2 liters
Salt
to taste
1 tbsp
Black Pepper
to taste
1 tbsp
2 tbsp
Fresh Parsley
for decorating
1 unit
2 leaves
500 grams
Smoked Pork
Ribs or Sausage
300 grams
Thyme
dried
1 tbsp
Pickled Hot Peppers
to serve
1 unit
Instructions
- Soak the dried beans in cold water overnight. Drain and rinse well.
- Place the beans in a large pot with fresh water and bring to a boil. Boil for 10 minutes, then discard the water.
- Add 2 liters of fresh water, the smoked pork, and bay leaves. Simmer over low heat for about 90 minutes, until the beans are tender.
- In a pan, heat the oil and sauté the onion, carrots, and bell pepper until softened.
- Stir in the tomato paste and thyme, then add the mixture to the soup pot.
- Continue cooking for another 20–30 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and accompanied by pickled hot peppers if desired.
