Romanian Bean, Smoked Bacon and Sour Cream Soup Recipe
Coutesy Diana Henry
Roasted figs, sugar snow
this soup comes highly recomended, even if the contents are a little weird
Servings: 6-8
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Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 7 oz (200g) smoked panceta or bacom cut into large cubes
- 8 oz(225g) dried navy beans soaked overnight
- 6 cups chicken stock
- salt and pepper
- 1 little gem lettuce or 1/2 romaine lettuce
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
- small bunch fresh dill, chopped
Directions
- 1. Melt the butter in a pan and add the onions and celery. Saute the veg and cover the pan. Cook the veg over a very low heat until sweet and soft about 15 min. check from time to time to make sure they are burning, add some liquid if needed
- 2. Saute the pancetta or bacon until it is coloed all over. Add to the veg once they have sweated enough.
- 3. Drain the beans of their soaking water and add them to the pan,. cover with the stock, bring to the boil and then turn down to a simmer. Cook partially covered for 1 -2 hours, or until the beans are soft. Mash them up a bit with a masher just to break them down. Season with salt and pepper
- 4. Shred the lettuce and add it to the soup along with the sour cream and the vinegar. reheat gently, add the dill and serve
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 338g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 242 | |
| Calories from Fat 91 | 38% |
| Total Fat 10.35g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat 5.89g | 24% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium 436mg | 18% |
| Potassium 735mg | 21% |
| Total Carbs 26.64g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.6g | 35% |
| Sugars 3.39g | 2% |
| Protein 11.71g | 19% |
