Bruine Bonensoep

Name: Bruine Bonensoep
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 145 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Dutch
Ingredients: 2 cups dried pinto beans (for brown beans), soaked overnight; 6 cups chicken broth; 1 lb smoked sausage (for rookworst); 4 slices bacon, diced; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 2 medium carrots, diced; 1 medium leek (white part only), sliced; 1 lb russet potatoes, peeled, cubed; 2 bay leaves; 1 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

145 minEasyServes 6480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups dried pinto beans (for brown beans), soaked overnight
6 cups chicken broth
1 lb smoked sausage (for rookworst)
4 slices bacon, diced
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 medium carrots, diced
1 medium leek (white part only), sliced
1 lb russet potatoes, peeled, cubed
2 bay leaves
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

1

Drain the soaked 2 cups dried pinto beans (for brown beans) and put them in a large pot with 6 cups chicken broth, 2 bay leaves, and the whole 1 lb smoked sausage (for rookworst). Bring to a boil, then simmer covered over low heat for 1 hour.
2

Check the sausage with an instant-read thermometer. It should reach 160F. Lift it out, slice it, and set aside.
3

Cook 4 slices diced bacon in a skillet until crisp. Add 1 medium diced yellow onion, 2 medium diced carrots, and 1 medium sliced leek (white part only) and cook 8 minutes until soft.
4

Add the vegetables and bacon to the beans with 1 lb peeled, cubed russet potatoes. Simmer 40 minutes more, stirring now and then, until the beans and potatoes are very soft.
5

Mash some of the beans against the side of the pot to thicken the soup. Stir in the sliced sausage, then season with 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper.

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What is Bruine Bonensoep?

A thick Dutch brown bean soup of dried beans simmered with smoked sausage, bacon, leek, carrot, and potato. It is a hearty winter bowl that Dutch families make in large pots. Plan ahead: soak the beans overnight. This reference files it under Dutch soup: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 145 minutes start to finish.

What should Bruine Bonensoep look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 4: cook until the beans and potatoes are very soft.

What can I use instead of leeks in Bruine Bonensoep?

The entry for Bruine Bonensoep calls for 1 medium leek (white part only), sliced. In its place: Yellow onion or the white parts of scallions, cooked gently. Use a little less by volume.

Can I use turkey bacon instead of bacon in Bruine Bonensoep?

Yes. Turkey bacon renders almost no fat, so add a tablespoon of oil wherever the method counts on the drippings. As written, the entry for Bruine Bonensoep uses 4 slices bacon, diced.

How do I store and reheat Bruine Bonensoep?

Refrigerate Bruine Bonensoep for up to four days. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it. The potatoes turn grainy in the freezer, so this one is better kept in the refrigerator.

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