Vegan Serbian White Bean Soup (Pasulj)
Vegan Serbian White Bean Soup (Pasulj) is a comforting and hearty dish that brings warmth to any table. This plant-based soup features protein-rich white beans and an aromatic blend of spices, including paprika and marjoram, creating a flavorful experience that will impress your guests. Perfect for cozy nights or family gatherings, this vegan soup is not only quick to prepare but also highly nutritious, making it an excellent choice for health-conscious individuals. With its unique texture and rich taste, it’s sure to become a staple in your recipe repertoire.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Serbian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 onions, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 leeks, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 3 slices celery root/celeriac
- 2 cans white beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cans diced tomatoes
- 8 cups vegetable stock
- 200 g freekeh, cracked
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tsp marjoram
- 2 tsp oregano
- 2 bunch parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp celery salt
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 4 tsp paprika powder, sweet
- 1 tsp smoked salt (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare freekeh by coarsely grinding it in a high-speed blender. Soak overnight in enough vegetable broth to cover.
- Sauté diced onions and minced garlic in a large pot with water until translucent.
- Add chopped leeks, carrots, and celery root; sauté until softened.
- Combine soaked freekeh with all other ingredients in the pot and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cook for about 20 minutes until freekeh is soft; adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg