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Bílá Fazolová Polévka

Frugal, filling, and deliciously hearty, this bílá fazolová polévka (white bean soup) is one of the culinary mainstays of the Czech Republic.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course , Soup
Cuisine: Czech

Ingredients

  • 16 oz. dry white beans
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 2 onions , diced
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 clove garlic , crushed
  • 4 cups vegetable stock (or chicken stock), hot
  • ¼ teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme
  • salt , to taste
  • pepper , to taste
  • ½ cup sour cream
Optional
  • 3 sausages , sliced
  • 4 lices of bacon , diced

Instructions

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  1. Soak the white beans in a large bowl of cold water for 12 hours.
  2. Drain the beans, and place into a pressure cooker with enough boiling water to cover. Attach the lid, and once the pressure is up, reduce the heat to medium, and cook for 30 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt the butter, and fry the onions over medium-low heat for 5 mins until they start to become translucent.
  4. Sprinkle over the flour, and stir well. Add the garlic, and continue to cook for 5 minutes, stirring regularly. (If you’re using sausages and bacon, add them now.)
  5. Add the stock to the pan, and mix everything well, ensuring there are no lumps.
  6. Add the boiled and drained beans, marjoram, and thyme. Taste, and season with salt and pepper.
  7. Cover the pan, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 40 minutes, until the beans are soft.
  8. Remove the pan from the heat, and stir in the sour cream a little at a time, making sure it doesn’t curdle.
  9. Decant the bílá fazolová polévka into bowls, and serve with bread.