White bean soup: Romanian ciorbă de fasole

Method

1. 1

   Preparation

   Rinse the tinned white beans under cold water, and cut the pork into pieces along the bones.

   5 min
2. 2

   Cooking the meat

   Put the meat in a large pot with the water and bay leaves, then simmer gently until tender, skimming off the foam.

   40 min
3. 3

   Frying the vegetables

   Fry the onion in the oil until golden, then add the carrot, parsley root and celery and fry for a few more minutes.

   8 min
4. 4

   Seasoning

   Sprinkle over the paprika, add the tomato purée and crushed garlic, then pour the vegetables into the soup.

   2 min
5. 5

   Simmering and souring

   Add the beans and simmer for about twenty minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then sour with the lemon juice.

   25 min
6. 6

   Serving

   Before serving, sprinkle with fresh dill and parsley, and serve with warm, fresh bread.