Pasulj (Serbian White Bean Soup)

Pasulj is a hearty white bean soup from Serbia with ham, potatoes, and carrots. Great on a winter day served with bread.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr 5 mins
• Total Time: 2 hr 35 mins
• Calories: 287 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 large bay leaf
• 16 cups water
• 6 peppercorns
• 3 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 0.5 pound dried great Northern beans, rinsed
• 1.5 pounds ham hock
• 3 red potatoes, peeled and chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Soak beans in plenty of cold water overnight. Drain.

Step 2

Combine beans, water, and and ham hock in a large pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Skim off any foam and season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat and and simmer for 1 hour.

Step 3

Add carrots, red potatoes, celery, onion, bay leaf, and peppercorns; bring to a boil again. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 more hour.

Step 4

Remove ham hock and cut off meat from the bone. Return to the soup.

Step 5

Meanwhile, heat oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat and cook garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in flour and cook, stirring, until lightly brown. Remove from heat and stir in paprika until well combined. Return to stove over low heat and stir in 1 cup of soup liquid, mixing until well combined. Pour mixture back into the soup pot and simmer for 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.