Description
A delicious and hearty bean soup inspired by the culinary techniques of El Bulli, a world-famous restaurant.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups dried beans (any variety)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Soak the dried beans overnight in water.
- Drain and rinse the beans, then set aside.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add the soaked beans, vegetable broth, cumin, and smoked paprika.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1-2 hours until beans are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, blend a portion of the soup and mix it back in.
- Feel free to add vegetables like carrots or celery for extra flavor.
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg