Hearty Traditional Bean Soup Recipe
This hearty traditional bean soup is a comforting dish made with a variety of beans and vegetables, perfect for a cozy meal. It simmers slowly to develop rich flavors and is best served hot with crusty bread.
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried beans navy, pinto, or black
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 medium carrots peeled and diced
- 2 stalks celery diced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes, with juices
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the soaked beans thoroughly.
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the diced onion for about 5 minutes until translucent.
- Add the minced garlic, diced carrots, and celery, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
- Incorporate the rinsed beans, bay leaf, thyme, smoked paprika, broth, and diced tomatoes into the pot.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and cover the pot.
- Simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until the beans are tender, stirring occasionally.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and remove the bay leaf before serving.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley and accompanied by warm bread.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the seasoning and add more broth for desired consistency.