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Vegan Serbian White Bean Soup (Pasulj) Recipe

Vegan Serbian White Bean Soup (Pasulj) Recipe

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Enjoy a hearty and flavorful Vegan Serbian White Bean Soup (Pasulj) that’s packed with wholesome ingredients and warming spices. This comforting soup is perfect for chilly days and will satisfy your cravings for a nourishing meal.

Ingredients

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For the Soup:

  • 4 onions, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 leeks
  • 2 carrots
  • 3 slices celery root/ celeriac (about finger thick)
  • 2 cans white beans
  • 2 cans diced tomatoes
  • 8 cups (2 liters) vegetable stock
  • 200 g freekeh, cracked
  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tsp marjoram
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 1 bunch parsley, chopped
  • 1 tsp celery salt
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 4 tsp paprika powder, sweet
  • 1 tsp smoked salt (optional)

For Garnish:

  • Freshly chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Ground the Freekeh: Start by blending cracked freekeh in vegetable broth using a high-speed blender with the pulse function. Let it soak overnight.
  2. Prepare Vegetables: Dice onions and garlic, sauté in a pot with water. Chop leeks, carrots, and celery root, add to the pot and sauté.
  3. Cook Soup: Add all remaining ingredients to the pot, simmer for about 20 minutes on medium heat.
  4. Season and Serve: Once the freekeh is soft, adjust seasoning to taste. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

  • You can customize the seasoning of the soup according to your taste preferences.
  • Feel free to add more vegetables or spices to suit your liking.

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Keywords: Vegan, Serbian, White Bean Soup, Pasulj, Comforting, Plant-Based