Authentic Bean Soup Recipe Served During Christmas in Bulgaria

Sunday, December 01, 2024  Read time1 min

SAEDNEWS: Bean soup is a delicious dish traditionally enjoyed during Christmas in Bulgaria. With its simple ingredients, it offers a rich and satisfying taste perfect for the holiday season. Join us as we guide you through the recipe for this delicious soup.

Authentic Bean Soup Recipe Served During Christmas in Bulgaria

According to SAEDNEWS, Bean soup is a beloved dish served during Christmas celebrations in Bulgaria. Made with simple ingredients, it’s a hearty and flavorful addition to the holiday table. Follow this recipe to create a traditional Bulgarian favorite that brings warmth and joy to your festive meals.

Bean soup

Ingredients needed to make soup with white beans:

  • dry white beans — Cannellini, Great Northern or any kind of white beans

  • yellow onion

  • vegetable oil

  • red peppers

  • tomato puree

  • carrots

  • water

  • Vegeta

  • dried mint

  • dried thyme

  • summer savory

  • parsley— for garnishing

Bean soup

Instructions

  • Place beans in a large pot and cover with cold water. Soak for at least 4 hours or overnight. Drain and rinse, before you use in the soup.

  • Chop one of the onions and leave the other one whole. Chop carrots.

  • Heat oil on a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and carrots. Cook for 2 minutes. Add beans, water, peppers, head of onion, salt, pepper, summer savory, mint, thyme, Vegeta and tomato puree. Stir, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 2 hours, or until the beans are tender.

  • Remove the peppers and whole onion. Mash the onion. Peel peppers and chop. Return to the pot.

  • Add more salt and pepper, if needed. Garnish with chopped parsley. Serve.

Bean soup

If you want to learn about other dishes served in Bulgaria during Christmas, check this out.