Easy White Bean Soup
Easy White Bean Soup from Bulgaria. Times were inferred from the source steps.
Imported from TheMealDB. Times and card copy were filled in for this listing, not kitchen-tested.
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- Prep
- 25 min
- Cook
- 2 hr 2 min
- Total
- 10 hr 27 min
- Difficulty
- A bit of work
- Spice
- No chilli
- Cost
- Weeknight budget$8–16 USD · indicative, not a store price
About
Easy White Bean Soup is listed as vegetarian from Bulgaria. The steps below are the imported TheMealDB method, not an editorial rewrite. Times shown were read from those steps.
Ingredients
- Cannellini Beans454 g
- Onions2
- Neutral oil30 ml
- Red Pepper2
- Tomato79 ml
- Carrot2
- Water1.4 l
- Mixed herbs4.9 ml
- Thyme2½ ml
- Dried Leaves Of Summer Savoury4.9 ml
- Black pepper4.9 ml
- Salt4.9 ml
- Parsleyto taste
Scaling multiplies the written quantities. Baking still prefers a scale.
Steps
Step 1
Place beans in a large pot and cover with cold water. Soak for at least 4 hours or overnight.
480 minStep 2
Drain and rinse, before you use in the soup. Chop one of the onions and leave the other one whole.
Step 3
Chop carrots. Heat oil on a large pot over medium heat.
Step 4
Add the onion and carrots. Cook for 2 minutes.
2 minStep 5
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.
120 minStep 6
Remove the peppers and whole onion. Mash the onion.
Step 7
Peel peppers and chop. Return to the pot.
Step 8
Add more salt and pepper, if needed. Garnish with chopped parsley.
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Substitutions
onion → shallot
Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have.
tomato (passata or canned chopped tomatoes) → passata or canned chopped tomatoes
Canned tomatoes are often better than pale fresh ones out of season.
Tips
- Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
History & culture
Editorial cultural notes have not been written for this imported dish.
Editorial history has not been written for this imported dish.
Inspired by
Provenance: Imported. Initial recipe data sourced from TheMealDB and adapted/reviewed by I Want Some Food. Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Questions about this recipe
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How long does Easy White Bean Soup take?
10 hr 27 min all in — 25 min prep, 2 hr 2 min cook, 8 hr rest. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
A bit of work.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Saucepan, Stockpot.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 1 tsp.
What can I use instead?
onion → shallot. Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have. tomato (passata or canned chopped tomatoes) → passata or canned chopped tomatoes. Canned tomatoes are often better than pale fresh ones out of season.
Any tips from this recipe?
Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Can I prepare this ahead?
Place beans in a large pot and cover with cold water. Soak for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.