Serbian Bean Soup #cooking #beansoup #souprecipe #serbianfood

smoked meat

🥗Healthier: turkey or chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey or chicken reduces fat content while pork is more affordable.

white beans

🥗Healthier: canned beans

💰Cheaper: dried beans

Canned beans save time, while dried beans are often less expensive.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Smoked paprika adds depth without extra calories, while chili powder is often cheaper.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Lemon juice adds brightness, while apple cider vinegar is usually less expensive.

Heat cooking oil in a pressure cooker.

Add diced pork belly and smoked meat; cook until browned.

Add chopped onion and sauté until softened.

Stir in diced red and green bell peppers, garlic, and celery powder.

Add tomato paste and cook for a minute.

Add bay leaves and chilies.

Add dried beans and enough water to cover; season with salt and black pepper.

Add paprika and bring to a boil.

Seal the pressure cooker and cook for 10-12 minutes.

Release pressure and remove the lid; take out the smoked meat and bay leaves.

Add flour to thicken the soup and adjust with more water if necessary.

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper.

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