World Flavors Cookbook

Istarska Maneštra

Name: Istarska Maneštra
Cook time: 90 min
Cuisine: Croatia
Ingredients: Dried beans, soaked; Sweet corn kernels (bobići); Potatoes, diced; Smoked pork bone; Pešt: Bacon, garlic, and parsley finely minced into a paste; Paprika, salt, pepper

A thick, rich Istrian vegetable soup made with beans, corn, and a "pešt" paste of garlic and bacon.

Cuisine: Croatia

Ingredients

Dried beans, soaked
Sweet corn kernels (bobići)
Potatoes, diced
Smoked pork bone
Pešt: Bacon, garlic, and parsley finely minced into a paste
Paprika, salt, pepper

Instructions

Cook beans and smoked meat together.
Add potatoes and corn.
Stir in the "pešt" paste (the secret to the flavor).
Simmer until the soup is very thick and the vegetables are tender.
Often served with a slice of bread.