BEAN SOUP


Ingredients:

800 g Borlotti beans,200-250 g carrot,150-200 g celery root, parsley, salt, pepper, minced sweet and spiced red pepper,3 dry laurel leaves,2 sausages, dried pork rib, prosciutto or bacon, a piece of bone (provides excellent flavor), tomato sauce, olive oil

Preparation:

Pick quality Borlotti beans and leave them to soak overnight. Soaked beans cook 5-10 minutes, pour out excess water, and pour in hot water by a quarter above bean level. Cut carrot and onion into cubes or slices, celery root cut if necessary, mix ingredients into the soup, add laurel, rinsed dried meat, and sausage slices, sprinkle with olive oil, and leave to simmer lid-on on medium heat for 40 minutes. Rest of onion and carrot fry in an oil pan; once gold, stir into soup. Season with salt and pepper.
Leave the soup to simmer lid-on for about an hour or until soft. Once finished, prepare roux for soup. Gently fry in oil 2-3 finely chopped garlic, stir in 1-2 tablespoon flour and a pinch of minced red pepper. Stir on high heat for a minute until liquid and without lumps. Trinkle roux into soup with stiring. Leave to simmer for another 10 minutes.

Practical tip:

Optional: add in one tablespoon of minced sweet red pepper and tomato concentrate.

bean soup
bean soup

ABOUT AUTHOR

Andreja Pruša Horvatić

"There are countless beautiful stories proving that what I’ve been doing for the past eight years, with varying levels of enthusiasm is truly meaningful."

Staylicious 2025
Unique small group multiday tour across Croatia, Slovenia, and Montenegro.…
Step aboard the elegant Carrack (Argosy), a 16th-century replica ship,…
2 hours
Embark on an unforgettable journey exploring the dazzling Adriatic coastline…
5 hours
Step off the beaten path and immerse yourself in a…
2 hours
Our exclusive Istrian extravaganza seamlessly weaves together the charming streets…
6 hours
Join us on the whole-day adventure of the Magnificent Neretva…
8 hours
As you step into the grove, the first thing you…
3 hours
What a cooking experience, a culinary journey with our Peka Cooking Class!…
6 hours
Croatia's official Flying STAYLICIOUS Dress team employs the best possible…
1 hour minimum
16++
Your private English-speaking driver will pick you up at the…
8 hours