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Bosnian Grah Recipe

272kcal
5 from 1 vote
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Prep 10 minutes
Cook 2 hours 30 minutes
Soak The Bean Time 12 hours
It's made with a comfortable combination of beans, veggies, smoked pork, and fragrant spices.
Servings 8 Servings
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Bosnian

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. dry white beans
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp. tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp. paprika
  • 1 tsp. cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 6 cups water
  • 1/4 lb. smoked meat optional
  • 1/4 lb. smoked sausage optional
  • 1 tbsp. vinegar

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Skillet or frying pan
  • wooden spoon
  • Cutting board
  • knife

Method

  1. Soak the white beans in water overnight.
  2. Drain the beans and rinse them under cold water.
  3. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
  4. Add the minced garlic, tomato paste, paprika, and cumin to the pot. Stir well and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Add the soaked beans, bay leaves, and water to the pot. Bring to a boil.
  6. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the beans for 1-2 hours or until they are tender.
  7. Add the smoked meat and sausage to the pot, if using, and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
  8. Add the vinegar to the pot and stir well.
  9. Remove the bay leaves before serving.

Nutrition

Serving1ServingCalories272kcalCarbohydrates40gProtein16gFat5gSaturated Fat1gCholesterol8mgSodium37mgPotassium943mgFiber11gSugar3g

Notes

Tips and Tricks

Soak the beans overnight to reduce the cooking time and to help them cook evenly.
Brown the meat before adding it to the pot to enhance its flavor.
If you're using canned beans, rinse them before adding them to the pot to remove any excess salt.
To thicken the soup, you can add mashed potatoes or cornmeal.
 

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