Serbian bean soup

Ingredients for 12 servings:

• 250 g pork belly (bundle), fresh
• 250 g pork belly (bundle), smoked
• 100 g Cabanossi
• 100 g chorizo, thinly sliced, or other spicy salami
• 1 large onion(s)
• 1 large cucumber(s), sweet and sour pickled
• 500 g bell pepper(s), green
• 250 g bell pepper(s), red
• 1 carrot(s)
• 3 peppers, fresh or pickled
• 1 large can of white beans, with vegetables if desired
• 1 gr. can/n broad beans, green beans, also fresh beans possible
• 1 large can of mushrooms, small, whole heads
• 1 liter meat broth or vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp oil for frying
• 5 tbsp ketchup
• 2 tsp curry powder
• 2 tsp paprika powder, hot or sweet
• salt and pepper
• possibly chili sauce

Instructions

Working time approx. 30 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 40 minutes; Total time approx. 1 hour 10 minutes

super delicious and easy recipe from the 80s

Dice the bündle (the Franconian term for pork belly) and the cabanossi and fry in oil in a large pot. I first remove the rind and render it, so you need less oil. Finely chop the onion, add it to the meat, and fry until golden brown. Meanwhile, peel and finely chop the carrot, and add it. Deseed the bell peppers, cut them into thin strips, and fry them as well. Add a little liquid if the meat sticks to the bottom of the pot. Then add the finely diced cucumber and the sliced ​​chili peppers. When everything is sufficiently browned, pour in at least one liter of boiling broth (more depending on the desired consistency and quantity). Add the canned beans and mushrooms and simmer for ten minutes. Clean and chop fresh beans beforehand. Finally, tear the chorizo ​​into pieces and fry, then stir it into the soup. Season to taste with ketchup, curry, paprika, salt, pepper, and chili sauce, if desired. If you prefer a more acidic flavor, you can add a little pickle juice from the jar. Ideally, let the soup sit for a few hours (or overnight). Reheat, add chili flakes to taste, and serve with white bread. It’s been a hit at every party for decades as a midnight soup and works wonders for a hangover.