Serbian white bean soup, or pasulj, is a hearty stick-to-the-ribs affair that can be made with or without meat though this version is with meat.
Ingredients
For the Soup:
1/2 pound Tetovac white beans, or Great Northern beans, rinsed
4 quarts cold water
1 1/2 pounds ham hock, or ham bone, or smoked sausage for slow cooker version
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
3 carrots, peeled and sliced or medium chopped
3 medium red potatoes, peeled and cut into medium pieces
2 stalks celery, medium chopped
1 medium onion, medium chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
For the Zafrig (Thickener):
4 tablespoons oil
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sweet or hot paprika
Steps to Make It
1. In a large soup pot, place beans, water, and ham. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally so beans don't stick, and skimming off any foam that rises to the surface. Add salt and pepper to taste. Lower temperature and simmer 1 hour.
2. Add vegetables, bring back to the boil, reduce heat, and continue to simmer for 1 more hour. Remove the meat from the ham hock or ham bone and return to soup.
3. If the soup isn't thick enough, you can add an optional zafrig or thickener. In a small saucepan, add oil and flour and cook until light brown. Add paprika off heat, stirring well. Return to low heat and add 1 cup bean soup, mixing well. Pour back into the soup pot and simmer 5 minutes or until soup is thickened to your liking.
4. Serve in heated bowls garnished with chopped parsley if desired. It tastes even better the next day.
SHORTCUT TIP: Soak the beans overnight and drain. Place in a slow cooker with smoked sausage instead of a ham hock and the rest of the ingredients.
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