Pasulj (Serbian White Bean Soup)
Description
Pasulj is a hearty white bean soup from Serbia with ham, potatoes, and carrots. Great on a winter day served with bread.
Ingredients
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1/2 pound dried great Northern beans, rinsed
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16 cups water
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1 1/2 pounds ham hock
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salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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3 carrots, peeled and chopped
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3 red potatoes, peeled and chopped
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2 stalks celery, chopped
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1 medium onion, chopped
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1 large bay leaf
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6 peppercorns
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1 clove garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon paprika
Directions
1
Soak beans in plenty of cold water overnight. Drain.
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.
3
Add carrots, red potatoes, celery, onion, bay leaf, and peppercorns; bring to a boil again. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 more hour.
4
Remove ham hock and cut off meat from the bone. Return to the soup.
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.