Life in a Ukrainian village & Bean Soup Recipe | Outdoor Cooking & Slow Living

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: turkey

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive than pork.

white beans

🥗Healthier: cannellini beans

💰Cheaper: kidney beans

Kidney beans are more affordable and provide similar texture.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is fresher and can be made from scraps.

smoked paprika

🥗Healthier: regular paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Cayenne adds heat without the cost of specialty spices.

Chop the onion and carrot.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot.

Add the chopped onion and carrot; sauté until softened.

Stir in minced garlic and add the pork; cook until browned.

Add chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, and pepper to the pot.

Pour in water and bring to a boil.

Add beans, sauerkraut, bay leaves, and salt; simmer until cooked through.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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