World Flavors Cookbook

Fazuľová Polievka

Name: Fazuľová Polievka
Cook time: 90 min
Cuisine: Slovakia
Ingredients: 500g dried beans (soaked), 300g smoked meat, 2 carrots, 1 parsley root, 1 onion, garlic, paprika, marjoram, flour for thickening

A thick and hearty bean soup cooked with smoked meat and root vegetables, often served with small dumplings.

Cuisine: Slovakia

Ingredients

500g dried beans (soaked), 300g smoked meat, 2 carrots, 1 parsley root, 1 onion, garlic, paprika, marjoram, flour for thickening

Instructions

1. Cook beans and smoked meat in water until tender. 2. Add chopped root vegetables. 3. Make a roux with oil and flour, add paprika, and stir into the soup. 4. Season with garlic, salt, pepper, and marjoram. 5. Add small hand-made dough bits (fliačky) if desired.