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.
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.
- Red kidney beans: 1 glass
- Salt: to taste
- Onion: 1 piece
- Sweet pepper (capsicum): 1 piece
2
Heat oil in a pan and sauté onion with pepper. Cut the sausage into slices or cubes.
- Vegetable oil: 1 tablespoon
- Onion: 1 piece
- Sweet pepper (capsicum): 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.
- Red kidney beans: 1 glass
- Potato: 1 piece
- Vegetable oil: 1 tablespoon
- Meat broth: 1.5 l
- Cooked-smoked sausage: 100 g
- Chopped parsley: 1 teaspoon