Bean Soup Recipe

Bean Soup Recipe (Serves 6)

One of the nutritious, satisfying and classic soups of Turkish cuisine, bean soup is an indispensable part of tables, especially in winter months. With the flavor of beans and the contribution of vegetables, this soup is both practical and a very healthy alternative.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 cups of boiled beans
• 1 medium onion
• 1 carrot
• 1 potato
• 1 clove of garlic
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon oil or olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon chili pepper (optional)
• 6 cups hot water or broth
• For the topping: finely chopped parsley (optional)

👩‍🍳 Preparation

1. Prepare the vegetables: Chop the onion, dice the carrots and potatoes. Finely chop the garlic.

2. Sauté the onion and carrots: Put the oil in a pot. When it is hot, add the onion and fry until it turns pink. Then add the carrot and sauté for a few minutes.

3. Add tomato paste and garlic: Add tomato paste to the pot and stir until it smells. Add the minced garlic and stir a few times.

4. Add other vegetables and beans: Add diced potatoes and boiled beans. Add spices.

5. Add water: Pour hot water (or broth) into the pot, mix all ingredients.

6. Cook: Cover the pot and cook the soup on low heat for about 25-30 minutes. When the potatoes and carrots are soft, your soup is ready.

7. Serving suggestion: You can sprinkle finely chopped parsley on top if desired and serve with lemon slices.

🍽️ Tips

• If you want your soup to have a thicker consistency, you can crush some of the boiled beans and mix them into the soup.

• You can also use chicken broth instead of meat broth.

• If you like it spicy, you can increase the amount of chili pepper.

🥣 Nutritional Value (Per serving - approx.)

• Calories: 220 kcal
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbohydrates: 35 g
• Fiber: 9 g
• Fat: 5 g