Bean soup with sausage

4 servings

100 minutes

Bean soup with sausage is a fragrant and hearty dish of Russian cuisine that brings comfort and warmth. Historically, beans have been used in various cuisines around the world, and in Russia, they gained popularity due to their nutritional value. In this recipe, red beans soaked and cooked until soft are combined with rich meat broth. Onions and sweet peppers sautéed in vegetable oil add a sweet depth of flavor. Potatoes give the soup a tender texture, while smoked sausage adds spicy notes. A light spiciness from paprika and fresh parsley completes the composition, making the soup perfect for cold days. It is enjoyed hot with rye bread or fresh rolls, savoring the harmony of flavors and the richness of traditions.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 261.7
• Proteins: 13.1g
• Fats: 15.4g
• Carbohydrates: 18.5g

Ingredients

• Red beans: 1 glass
• Meat broth: 1.5 l
• Onion: 1 pc
• Sweet pepper: 1 pc
• Vegetable oil: 1 tbsp
• Ground paprika: 1 tsp
• Potato: 1 pc
• Cooked smoked sausage: 100 g
• Salt: to taste
• Chopped parsley: 1 tsp

Cooking steps

1. Soak the beans in cold water for 2-3 hours or overnight. Then cook until done and add salt. Cut the vegetables into cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Red beans: 1 glass
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Onion: 1 piece
   • Sweet pepper: 1 piece

2. Heat oil in a pan and sauté onion with pepper. Cut the sausage into slices or cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 1 tablespoon
   • Onion: 1 piece
   • Sweet pepper: 1 piece
   • Cooked smoked sausage: 100 g

3. Add chopped potatoes and sautéed vegetables to the pot with cooked beans. Pour in the broth, bring to a boil, add sausage and parsley, and cook for 5 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Red beans: 1 glass
   • Potato: 1 piece
   • Vegetable oil: 1 tablespoon
   • Meat broth: 1.5 l
   • Cooked smoked sausage: 100 g
   • Chopped parsley: 1 teaspoon