Name: Pasulj (Serbian White Bean Soup)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: Dried great Northern beans, rinsed - ½ pound; Water - 16 cups; Ham hock - 1 ½ pounds; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste - 1 ½ pounds; Carrots, peeled and chopped - 3; Red potatoes, peeled and chopped - 3; Celery, chopped - 2 stalks; Onion, chopped - 1 medium; Bay leaf - 1 large; 6 peppercorns - 1 large; Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons; Garlic, minced - 1 clove; All-purpose flour - 2 tablespoons; Paprika - 1 teaspoon

Ingredients for - Pasulj (Serbian White Bean Soup)

1. Dried great Northern beans, rinsed ½ pound

2. Water 16 cups

3. Ham hock 1 ½ pounds

4. Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 ½ pounds

5. Carrots, peeled and chopped 3

6. Red potatoes, peeled and chopped 3

7. Celery, chopped 2 stalks

8. Onion, chopped 1 medium

9. Bay leaf 1 large

10. 6 peppercorns 1 large

11. Vegetable oil 2 tablespoons

12. Garlic, minced 1 clove

13. All-purpose flour 2 tablespoons

14. Paprika 1 teaspoon

How to cook deliciously - Pasulj (Serbian White Bean Soup)

1 . Stage

Soak beans in plenty of cold water overnight. Drain.

2 . Stage

Combine beans, water, and and ham hock in a large pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Skim off any foam and season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat and and simmer for 1 hour.

3 . Stage

Add carrots, red potatoes, celery, onion, bay leaf, and peppercorns; bring to a boil again. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 more hour.

4 . Stage

Remove ham hock and cut off meat from the bone. Return to the soup.

5 . Stage

Meanwhile, heat oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat and cook garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in flour and cook, stirring, until lightly brown. Remove from heat and stir in paprika until well combined. Return to stove over low heat and stir in 1 cup of soup liquid, mixing until well combined. Pour mixture back into the soup pot and simmer for 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.