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Maneštra

A thick soup of beans, pasta, cabbage and potatoes, flavoured with smoked bacon, typical of the Adriatic coast. It's a comforting, filling dish that is often made the day before so it can be reheated.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Soak the beans overnight, then drain them and cook them for 45 minutes in simmering water.
  2. Cut the bacon into small cubes and fry it in the oil until nicely golden.
  3. Add the chopped onion and garlic, then the paprika, and sweat for 5 minutes.
  4. Cut the potatoes, carrots and cabbage into pieces, then add them to the pot with the beans and their cooking water.
  5. Simmer for 20 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  6. Add the pasta and cook for another 10 minutes, stirring from time to time.
  7. Season, let it rest for a few minutes and serve with fresh bread.

Variations and tips

Vegetarian. Replace the bacon with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and a little smoked paprika to keep the smoky taste.

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