World Flavors Cookbook

Bob Chorba (Bean Soup)

A traditional and hearty white bean soup, considered a national dish.

Cuisine: Bulgaria

Ingredients

• 500g dried white beans
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1 tbsp paprika
• Dried spearmint (djodjen)
• Savory (chubritsa)

Instructions

1. Soak and boil beans until tender.
2. Sauté onion and carrots, add paprika and tomato.
3. Add the mixture to the beans along with spices.
4. Simmer until thick and flavorful.