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Bean Soup with Smoked Meat

Name: Bean Soup with Smoked Meat
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 110 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 500 g dried beans (white or pinto); 300 g smoked pork ribs or smoked sausage; 2 medium carrots, diced; 1 parsnip, diced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 tbsp sunflower oil; 1.5–2 L water or pork stock; 1 bay leaf; a few sprigs of fresh thyme; salt and black pepper to taste; 200–250 ml borș (or 2–3 tbsp white vinegar); fresh parsley or lovage, chopped; sour cream to taste; hot pepper (optional)

A traditional Romanian bean soup with smoked pork, vegetables, and fermented bran liquid (borș). A hearty, tangy, and aromatic soup perfect for cold winter days.

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Servings

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Prep

20 min (+ înmuiat fasole peste noapte)

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Cook

90 min

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Total

110 min

🥘Ingredients

servings

Main ingredients

For souring

For serving

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✅Dietary Compatibility

🌾Gluten-free🥩Low-carb / Keto💪High-protein

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Yield

approx. 2.5 L soup

📦Storage

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Refrigerator

Up to 3 days in an airtight container

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Freezer

Up to 2 months (without sour cream)

🥗Nutrition Facts

Values per serving (approx. 350 ml)

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Calories

280 kcal

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Protein

16 g

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Fat

12 g

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Carbohydrates

28 g

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Fiber

8 g

🍷Pairs Well With

🥂Full-fat sour cream

🥂Homemade or dark bread

🥂Pickled hot peppers

🥂Dry red wine or beer

💡Variations

Replace smoked ribs with homemade sausages for a spicier version.

Use canned beans to significantly reduce preparation time.

Add diced potatoes for a heartier soup.