Cream Bean Soup with Nuts

4 servings

120 minutes

Bean cream soup with nuts is a refined dish of Bulgarian cuisine that embodies its traditions by combining simple yet nutritious ingredients. Beans, the base of this soup, give it a delicate creamy texture while walnuts add subtle nutty notes and rich flavor. Onions and garlic sautéed in vegetable oil fill the dish with deep aroma, while cilantro and dill refresh it. This soup is perfect for cold days, warming and satisfying. It can be an excellent option for a vegetarian menu while maintaining a balance of taste and health benefits. Bulgarian housewives have passed this recipe down through generations, valuing its simplicity in preparation and richness of flavor. Serving it with crispy bread or toasted nuts will highlight its textural play and make the meal even cozier.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 307.5
• Proteins: 4.3g
• Fats: 28.7g
• Carbohydrates: 9.4g

Ingredients

• Beans: 220 g
• Onion: 1 pc
• Garlic: 2 clove
• Wheat flour: 1 tbsp
• Vegetable oil: 4 tbsp
• Walnuts: 65 g

Cooking steps

1. Boil the beans in enough water for the soup.

   Required ingredients:

   • Beans: 220 g

2. Sauté onion and garlic in vegetable oil, then add a spoon of flour and sauté a bit more.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 piece
   • Garlic: 2 cloves
   • Vegetable oil: 4 tablespoons
   • Wheat flour: 1 tablespoon

3. Add sautéed onions to the bean broth, salt it, and add ground walnuts. Cook for another 5-10 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Beans: 220 g
   • Walnuts: 65 g

4. At the end of cooking, add greens, preferably cilantro and dill.