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Nutritional Values
500kcal
25gProtein
75gCarbs
12gFat
12gFibre
400 gServing
* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
Brown Bean Soup
How to order / say it
Say it
Bruine bonensoep — [BROW-nuh BOH-nuh-soop]
Order
I'd like the Utrecht brown bean soup, please.
Locally
Ik wil graag de Utrechtse bruine bonensoep, alstublieft.
Say locally
A hearty soup made from brown beans, vegetables, and smoked sausage.
Why try it?
This soup is a comforting staple that embodies the hearty and wholesome flavors of traditional Dutch cuisine. It's a warming dish enjoyed during colder months and highlights the Dutch love for beans combined with smoked meats.
How it tastes
The soup has a rich, savory taste with a velvety texture from the beans. It's flavored with a smoky aroma from the sausage, complemented by the earthiness of root vegetables.
Origin & History — first documented: 1850
The soup originated in the 19th century when beans became a popular ingredient among the working class in Utrecht, providing a nutritious and fulfilling meal. It was quickly embraced as an everyday dish due to its simplicity and warming nature.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🫘 200 g brown beans
- 🥕 100 g potatoes
- 🥕 100 g carrots
- 🧄 1 leek
- 🥩 150 g smoked sausage
- 🥣 1 liter vegetable stock
Method
- 1 Soak the brown beans overnight in water.
- 2 Cook the beans in vegetable stock until tender.
- 3 Add chopped potatoes, carrots, and leek to the beans.
- 4 Simmer the soup until vegetables are soft, then add sliced smoked sausage.
- 5 Season to taste and serve hot.
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