White Kidney Bean Soup

Name: White Kidney Bean Soup (Gravche Supa)
Yield: Serves 4 to 6
Cuisine: Macedonian
Ingredients: ½ teaspoon paprika; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups (500 g) stewed or diced tomatoes (from a jar or can); ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 4 cups (1 liter) low-sodium chicken stock; 2 cups (500 g) stewed or diced tomatoes (from a jar or can); 2 Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces; 2 cups (480 ml) boiling water; 2 cups (370 g) dried white kidney or Great Northern beans, soaked for at least 6 hours in plenty of water; 2 cups (370 g) dried white kidney or Great Northern beans, soaked for at least 6 hours in plenty of water; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 cups (370 g) dried white kidney or Great Northern beans, soaked for at least 6 hours in plenty of water; 2 carrots, peeled, sliced in half lengthwise, and diced; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint; 2 teaspoons kosher salt

Gravche Supa

Preparation info

Serves
4 to 6

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Macedonia

By Katerina Nitsou

Published 2021

About

This is one of my father’s specialties and favorite recipes. I can always tell when a pot is on the stove from its comforting aroma, which still brings back fond memories. For periods of religious fasting when meat is prohibited, this soup is made with water instead of chicken broth—a great alternative if you’re a vegetarian.

Ingredients

2 cups (370 g) dried white kidney or Great Northern beans, soaked for at least 6 hours in plenty of water
2

Method

Drain and rinse the beans and place them in a large stockpot. Cover with about 10 cups (2.4 liters) of cold water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 1½ hours or until the beans are tender. Drain and set aside.

In a separate large stockpot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until translucent. Stir