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Hearty German Bean Soup: Discover the Perfect Recipe!

A hearty and nutritious German bean soup made with navy beans, vegetables, and spices, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: German
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup dried navy beans
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup diced potatoes
  • 1 cup chopped kale or spinach
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Method
 

  1. Rinse the dried navy beans under cold water and soak them in water overnight. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add the soaked beans, thyme, smoked paprika, vegetable broth, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Simmer for about 1 hour or until the beans are tender.
  5. Add the diced potatoes and continue to simmer for another 15 minutes until the potatoes are cooked through.
  6. Stir in the chopped kale or spinach and cook for an additional 5 minutes until wilted. Remove the bay leaf.
  7. Just before serving, stir in the apple cider vinegar for a touch of brightness. Adjust seasoning as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For a smoky flavor, add diced smoked sausage or bacon during the sautéing step.
  • To make it a creamy soup, blend a portion of the soup with an immersion blender and return it to the pot before serving.

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