Birnen, Bohnen und Speck (Pears, Beans & Bacon): Traditional North German One- Pot Stew

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

green beans

🥗Healthier: asparagus

💰Cheaper: frozen green beans

Asparagus offers similar texture with a different flavor.

Cut 2 peeled onions into quarters.

Melt butter in a Dutch oven.

Fry the onions and bacon cut into 3 mm wide slices for about 5 minutes.

Add water to the pot.

Add 1 teaspoon of black pepper and a bay leaf.

Cover the pot and simmer for around 10 minutes to create a rich and smoky broth.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and cover the pot with a lid.

Cut pears into quarters and remove the seeds.

Add green beans to the pot, followed by the pears.

Season with salt, pepper, and savory.

Bring everything to a boil quickly, then cover the dish with a lid.

Cook for 10 minutes.

Remove the spices and taste the soup to adjust seasoning if needed.

Add more salt if necessary and mix.

Thicken the dish using mondamine or a mixture of starch with water or flour with water until the soup is thicker.

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