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Bobena Supa

Bobena Supa Recipe (Bulgarian Bean Soup)

Bobena supa is a rich and satisfying soup suitable for lunch, especially during winter! Try making this Bulgarian bean soup in your kitchen and enjoy its flavor!
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Course: Soup
Cuisine: Bulgarian
Keyword: Bobena Supa, Bulgarian Bean Soup
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Dietary Preference: Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 5 Servings
Calories: 195kcal

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Wooden or bamboo cooking spoon
  • Strainer
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of white beans washed and cleaned
  • 1 brown onion
  • 1 carrot
  • 1 red pepper
  • 5 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon of fresh thyme leaves Optional: 0.5 teaspoon of dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon of paprika
  • 1 teaspoon of fresh Mentha spicata Optional: 0.5 teaspoon of dried Mentha spicata
  • 0.5 teaspoon of salt
  • 2 liters of water
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Instructions 

  • Place the beans in the pot. Pour in half a liter of water. Make sure the water level is a finger above the beans.
    Bobena Supa Step 1 Prepare the Beans
  • Boil the pot over medium flame. Let it boil for 15 minutes, then strain the beans.
    Bobena Supa Step 1 Prepare the Beans1
  • Again, pour 1.5 liters of water into the pot and add the beans. Bring the pot to a boil at medium heat.
    Bobena Supa Step 2 Cook the Beans
  • Once boiled, simmer it at low heat until the beans are tender.
    Bobena Supa Step 2 Cook the Beans1
  • While waiting for the beans, finely chop the onion, carrot, and red pepper. If you use fresh spices, finely chop them as well.
    Bobena Supa Step 2 Cook the Beans2
  • When the beans have finished, add vegetables, salt, and paprika. Keep cooking it at low heat for 30 minutes.
    Bobena Supa Step 2 Cook the Beans4
  • Next, season the soup with all the spices. Let it simmer over low flame for another 10 minutes.
    Bobena Supa Step 2 Cook the Beans6
  • Serve bobena supa warm, sprinkled with some spices and chili.
    Bobena Supa

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Notes

  • The total time above is only based on 5 servings.
  • The best substitutes for Mentha spicata are dried savory or oregano. Regular mint is unsuitable due to its overpowering flavor.
  • If using dried beans, remember to soak them overnight.

Nutrition

Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 266mg | Potassium: 334mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3000IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 2mg