World Flavors Cookbook

Grosh (Albanian White Bean Soup)

Name: Grosh (Albanian White Bean Soup)
Cook time: 90 min
Cuisine: Albania
Ingredients: 500g dried white beans, soaked overnight; 2 onions, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tsp sweet paprika; 2 tbsp olive oil; Salt, black pepper, dried mint; Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

A hearty, comforting white bean soup flavored with onions, tomatoes, and paprika — one of Albania's most beloved everyday dishes.

Cuisine: Albania

Ingredients

500g dried white beans, soaked overnight
2 onions, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp sweet paprika
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt, black pepper, dried mint
Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

1. Drain soaked beans and boil in fresh water until tender, about 60–75 minutes. 2. In a separate pot, sauté onions and garlic in olive oil until golden. 3. Add tomato paste and paprika, cook 2 minutes. 4. Combine with beans and their cooking liquid. Simmer 20 minutes. 5. Season with salt, pepper, and dried mint. Serve with crusty bread.