SERBIAN WHITE BEAN SOUP RECIPE - PASULJ

Serbian White Bean Soup Recipe - Pasulj image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 pound tetovac or Great Northern beans, rinsed
16 cups cold water
1 1/2 pounds ham hock or ham bone, or use SHORTCUT, above
Salt and pepper
3 carrots, peeled and sliced or medium chopped
3 medium red potatoes, peeled and cut into medium pieces
2 ribs celery, medium chopped
1 medium onion, medium chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
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For Zafrig (Thickener), optional:
4 tablespoons oil
4 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon sweet or hot paprika

Steps:

In a large soup pot, place beans, water and ham. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally so beans don't stick, and skimming off any foam that rises to the surface. Add salt and pepper to taste. Lower temperature and simmer 1 hour.
Add vegetables, bring back to the boil, reduce heat and continue to simmer for 1 more hour. Remove the meat from the ham hock or ham bone and return to soup.
If the soup isn't thick enough, you can add an optional zafrig or thickener. In a small saucepan, add oil and flour and cook until light brown. Add paprika off heat, stirring well. Return to low heat and add 1 cup bean soup, mixing well. Pour back into the soup pot and simmer 5 minutes or until soup is thickened to your liking.
Serve in heated bowls garnished with chopped parsley, if desired. Tastes even better the next day!