Bean Soup
4 servings
110 minutes
Bean stew is a hearty and aromatic dish of Russian cuisine, known for its simplicity and rich flavor. This soup combines the tenderness of pork, the sweetness of carrots, and the spiciness of onions, while green beans add freshness and a slight crunch. Potatoes make the stew thick and nutritious, and bay leaves and herbs add spicy notes to the aroma. Historically, such soups were prepared in rural homes where simple yet filling dishes were always valued to warm up during cold seasons. Beans serve as a source of plant protein, enriching the stew further, while adding sour cream gives it a creamy texture. This soup is perfect for a family lunch, providing comfort and warmth of traditional Russian cuisine.
1
Wash the pork, dry it, cut it into strips, and cover it with cold water. Place it on the fire, bring to a boil, and cook for 50 minutes.
- Pork: 400 g
2
Wash, peel, and slice the potatoes. Place them in a pot with broth and meat, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Potato: 400 g
3
Peel and chop the onion. Wash, peel, and slice the carrot into rounds. Add all prepared vegetables to the pot with potatoes and boil for 5 minutes. Add the beans and boil for another 7 minutes. Wash the herbs, dry them well, and chop finely. Add to the soup along with the bay leaf, season with salt and pepper to taste, and boil for 3 minutes.
- Onion: 2 heads
- Carrot: 2 pieces
- Green beans (frozen): 200 g
- Dill: 30 g
- Parsley: 30 g
- Bay leaf: 1 piece
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
4
Turn off the fire and leave the pot with soup on the hot stove for another 5 minutes. Before serving, add sour cream to the bowl of soup.