Albanian White Bean Soup Jani Me Fasule Recipe

Ingredients for Albanian White Bean Soup Jani Me Fasule

• Dry White Beans
• 8 cups (1.9L) water
• 1 medium onion (100g), chopped
• 2 tablespoons (30g) butter
• 2 tablespoons (30g) tomato paste
• Flat Leaf Parsley
• 1 tablespoon (10g) sweet paprika
• Sea salt to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon (2g) chili powder

How to Make Albanian White Bean Soup Jani Me Fasule

1. Rinse 1 cup (200g) dried white beans and soak them in water overnight (or for at least 6 hours).
2. Drain the soaked beans and place them in a large pot. Add 8 cups (1.9L) of water.
3. Bring to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
4. While the beans simmer, melt 2 tablespoons (30g) of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 medium onion (100g), chopped, and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
5. Add the softened onions to the pot of beans.
6. Stir in 2 tablespoons (30g) of tomato paste, 1/4 cup (15g) chopped fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon (10g) sweet paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon (2g) chili powder.
7. Mix all ingredients thoroughly.
8. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 3-4 hours, or until the beans are very tender, adding more water if needed to maintain a soup-like consistency.
9. Season generously with sea salt to taste.
10. For the best flavor, let the soup cool slightly, then refrigerate overnight for at least one hour. Reheat before serving. Enjoy!