Fragrant tomato soup with beans
4 servings
40 minutes
Fragrant tomato soup with beans is a traditional Russian dish rooted in rural recipes using simple yet hearty ingredients. Its rich flavor comes from the combination of meat broth, sweet tomatoes, and tender white beans, enhanced by aromatic spices. Khmeli-suneli adds a slight spiciness to the soup, while garlic enriches the taste. This soup is perfect for cold days when you want something warm and cozy. It can be served with herbs and fresh bread, making it even more appetizing. Easy to prepare, it can become a family favorite, blending simplicity with rich flavors.
1
In general, rinse the chosen meat, cut it into small pieces (1x1 cm), and cook the broth. You need a little water for this broth—just enough to cover the meat. Since the meat is finely chopped, the broth will cook for about 15 minutes. At the same time, sauté the finely chopped onion (1 piece), carrot (1 piece), and garlic (1 piece) until golden.
- Meat: 200 g
- Onion: 1 piece
- Carrot: 1 piece
- Garlic: 3 cloves
- Vegetable oil: to taste
2
When the broth is ready, add the tomatoes from the can along with the juice (it's better to use peeled tomatoes without any additives, i.e., plain). Bring to a boil.
- Chopped tomatoes in their own juice: 800 g
3
Add white beans and sautéed vegetables. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add khmeli-suneli. Let the soup simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Canned white beans: 400 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Khmeli-suneli: 1 teaspoon
4
A couple of minutes before it's ready, chop the remaining 2 cloves of garlic into the soup.
- Garlic: 3 cloves