Slovenian Bean Soup | Fižolova juha

smoked sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Chicken sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

white beans

🥗Healthier: canned beans

💰Cheaper: dried beans

Canned beans save time and are often more affordable.

Soak the dried beans overnight in water.

Drain and rinse the soaked beans.

Heat pork lard (or olive oil for vegetarian option) in a large pot.

Sauté the finely chopped onion and garlic until translucent.

Add the soaked beans, bay leaves, and coarse sea salt.

Pour in 1 liter of water for the broth and additional water as needed.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 hours until beans are tender.

Stir in the all-purpose flour, dried rosemary, tomato paste, and vinegar.

Serve with a dollop of sour cream if desired.

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