How To Make Haitian White Beans Soup ( Sòs Pwa Blan )

white beans

🥗Healthier: cannellini beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Pinto beans are often less expensive and provide a similar texture.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar can add acidity at a lower cost.

Rinse the Great Northern beans and check for any bad ones, discarding them.

Put the rinsed beans in the pressure cooker with water and a bit of olive oil.

Cook the beans in the pressure cooker for 30 minutes until very soft.

Set some beans aside after cooking to add back later for texture.

Blend the cooked beans until smooth, adding a little water to rinse out the blender.

Add the blended beans back into the pot along with the reserved beans.

Season with salt, chicken bouillon, fresh thyme, and parsley.

Place bay leaves in a bag to keep the soup clean and add to the pot.

Add butter to enhance flavor and stir everything together.

Cook on medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

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