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מרק שעועית תימני בצלחת לבנה עם עיטורי פרחים, מוגש לצד לחוח, על משטח שיש שחור עם עורקים לבנים.

White Bean Soup Yemenite Style

Satisfying thick soup, easy to make, perfect for winter, and delicious! With tomato paste, a pinch of sugar to balance the acidity, and a generous amount of Hawaij seasoning blend, which you can easily make at home. Serve the soup with Lachuch flatbread, rice, pita, or rustic bread.
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Servings: 8
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
 
 

To Thicken
  • 2½ Tablespoon all-purpose flour or half a tablespoon of cornstarch or tapioca starch
  • ⅓ cup water at room temperature
For Serving
  • parsley
  • Lachuch flatbread
  • rice
  • pita
  • rustic bread

Method
 

  1. Drain the soaked beans, transfer them to a pot, fill with water to cover, and bring to a boil, drain, and rinse. This step is not mandatory but highly recommended, as it significantly reduces the amount of gas:)
  2. Heat oil in a soup pot or pressure cooker, add onion and fry until translucent.
  3. Add minced garlic and fry for a few seconds.
  4. Add beans, water, tomato paste, and spices, bring to a boil, and cook until the beans are very soft. It will take about an hour and a half. Using a pressure cooker will reduce the time by 40-50 minutes.*
  5. Mix flour with cold water in a small bowl until you get a smooth batter without lumps. Add about half a cup of the hot soup and mix well; transfer the batter to the hot soup and mix well. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  6. Sprinkle with parsley, and serve with Lachuch flatbread, rice, pita, or rustic bread.

Notes

If you use a pressure cooker, follow the safety instructions!
For a gluten-free dish: replace the flour with half a tablespoon of tapioca or potato starch.

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