World Flavors Cookbook

Grah (Bean Soup)

A thick, sustaining white bean soup cooked with smoked meats and flavored with paprika.

Cuisine: Croatia

Ingredients

• 500g dried white beans
• Smoked ribs or sausage
• Onions, carrots, garlic
• Paprika, bay leaf, roux
• Pasta (optional)

Instructions

1. Soak and boil beans until tender.
2. Add smoked meats and chopped vegetables.
3. Thicken with a traditional paprika roux.
4. Simmer until creamy and flavorful.
5. Often served with small pasta or just bread.