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Perlenka

Perlenka is a Bulgarian soup made with white beans, vegetables and paprika, flavoured with tomato and parsley. A economical family dish, it is eaten hot in winter, often with bread and plain yoghurt.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Base

Légumes

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

689 kcal per serving

Protein
33.1 g
Carbohydrates
89.1 g
of which sugars
20.6 g
Fat
14.3 g
Fiber
34.7 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Drain the soaked beans, put them in a pot with cold water and bring to the boil.
  2. Skim, then simmer gently for 45 minutes until the beans are tender.
  3. Meanwhile, fry the sliced onions in the oil over medium heat for 8 minutes.
  4. Add the carrots in rounds, the diced pepper and the grated tomatoes, and let them stew for 10 minutes.
  5. Off the heat, stir in the sweet paprika so it doesn't burn, then pour this mixture into the pot.
  6. Add the crushed garlic, salt and pepper, and cook for another 20 minutes over low heat.
  7. Scatter with chopped parsley and serve hot, with plain yoghurt.

Variations and tips

Potato version. Add 2 diced potatoes with the carrots for a more substantial soup.

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