Name: Grandma's bean soup – delicious, hearty and wholesome classic
Prep time: 100 min
Cook time: 100 min
Total time: 100 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 400 g dried beans; 3 l water; 1 onion; 1 carrot; 4 potatoes; 50 g rice (short-grain); 40 ml sunflower oil; 1 heaping tablespoon plain flour; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; salt to taste; a handful of fresh parsley, chopped

Preparation procedure

Soaking and pre-cooking the beans Rinse the beans and soak them in cold water overnight. The next day drain, cover with fresh water and cook until tender (50–60 min).
Soup base Peel the potatoes and cut into cubes. Chop the carrot and onion into small pieces. Rinse the rice. Pour 3 l of water into a large pot, add the cooked beans, potatoes, half the carrot and half the onion, and add the rice. Cook for 20 minutes until semi-tender.
Light roux Heat the oil in a pan, add the remaining carrot and onion and fry until golden. Add the flour and, stirring constantly, cook for 1 minute until light. Pour the roux into the soup, mix well, season with salt and pepper. Simmer for another 7 minutes until it softens and thickens.
Finishing Stir the chopped parsley into the finished soup. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot. (Optional when serving) Add a spoonful of sour cream to the bowl.

Total preparation time

Ingredient prep: 15–20 min
Cooking the beans: 50–60 min
Cooking the soup with roux: 30 min
Total (without soaking): approx. 1 hour 40–1 hour 50 minutes
Soaking: overnight (8–12 hours, inactive time)

Number of servings

4 servings

Conclusion

A wholesome bean soup is a sure bet. From a few basic ingredients you can create a hearty dish that warms and fills you. Don’t be afraid to vary it – swap the rice for pearled barley, add a piece of smoked meat or serve with a spoonful of cream. Either way, it will remain a soup you’ll be happy to return to.

Grandma's bean soup – delicious, hearty and wholesome classic recept

For 4 serving

Ingredients

Preparation procedure

Total preparation time

Number of servings

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