TRADITIONAL BULGARIAN CUISINE

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1 TRADITIONAL BULGARIAN CUISINE multimedia recipe BEAN SOUP Operative Program Regional Development We invest in your future! The project is financed by the European Regional Development Fund and the state budget of Republic of Bulgaria Grant Scheme BG161PO001/3.3-01/2008 Support for Effective National Marketing of Tourist Product and Improvement of Information Service, Contract No BG161PO001/3.3-01/2008 /001-5 Multimedia Catalogue of the Tourist Sites and Electronic Marketing of Destination Bulgaria This multimedia brochure is created within the framework of the project Multimedia Catalogue of the Tourist Sites and Electronic Marketing of Destination Bulgaria, Contract No BG161PO001/3.3-01/2008/001-5, which is performed with the financial support of Operative Program Regional Development , co-financed by the European Union through the European Regional Development Fund. The entire responsibility for the contents of this multimedia brochure is brought by the beneficiary The Ministry of Economy, Energy and Tourism, and under no circumstances it can be considered that this multimedia brochure presents the official position of the European Union and the Managing Body.

2 bean soup Bean Soup is a traditional dish in Bulgarian cuisine, which is very delicious and easy to prepare. The classic recipe includes beans, vegetables (carrot, tomato, pepper, onion) and spices. There is also a popular preparation option, in which sausage or similar meat product is added to the soup - the so called Bean Soup Prepared the Monastery Way. This dish, prepared according to the classic recipe, is traditionally served on the holiday table on Christmas Eve together will all the other meatless dishes, but it is also prepared during the rest of the year. In order to make the bean soup delicious, it is very important that the beans is good, not too old, and to stay preliminarily in water for a few hours, and then water must be removed. Some of the most delicious soups are prepared by the so called Smilyan Beans - a sort of beans, which is grown in the region of the Rhodope village of Smilyan. 2

3 TRADITIONAL BULGARIAN CUISINE RECIPE BEAN SOUP needed products To make a bean soup, you need about 200 g beans, 1 carrot, 1 tomato, 1 red pepper, 1 onion, 1 tablespoon of mint, 1 tablespoon of savory, 1/2 bunch of parsley, 4-5 tablespoons of sunflower oil, paprika and salt according to your preferences. 3

4 recipe 1. Soak the beans in cold water and leave it to grow in size. Remove the water after a few hours. 2. Fine chop the onion. 3. Chop the carrots in cubes. 4

5 TRADITIONAL BULGARIAN CUISINE RECIPE BEAN SOUP 4. Chop the tomatoes as well. 5. Put the beans to boil with the onion. 6. Add the carrots. 5

6 7. Add a dried or a fresh pepper. 8. Finally add the tomatoes. 9. Spice with salt, savory and mint. 6

7 TRADITIONAL BULGARIAN CUISINE RECIPE BEAN SOUP 10. Add some sunflower oil. 11. Dust with fine chopped parsley. 12. Stir and leave the pot to boil for at least an hour, until the beans become soft. 7

8 8 RECIPE BEAN SOUP

9 TRADITIONAL BULGARIAN CUISINE RECIPE BEAN SOUP We wish you bon appetite and good times in the company of the traditional Bulgarian cuisine! 9

10 Operative Program Regional Development We invest in your future! The project is financed by the European Regional Development Fund and the state budget of Republic of Bulgaria Grant Scheme BG161PO001/3.3-01/2008 Support for Effective National Marketing of Tourist Product and Improvement of Information Service, Contract No BG161PO001/3.3-01/2008 /001-5 Multimedia Catalogue of the Tourist Sites and Electronic Marketing of Destination Bulgaria This multimedia brochure is created within the framework of the project Multimedia Catalogue of the Tourist Sites and Electronic Marketing of Destination Bulgaria, Contract No BG161PO001/3.3-01/2008/001-5, which is performed with the financial support of Operative Program Regional Development , co-financed by the European Union through the European Regional Development Fund. The entire responsibility for the contents of this multimedia brochure is brought by the beneficiary The Ministry of Economy, Energy and Tourism, and under no circumstances it can be considered that this multimedia brochure presents the official position of the European Union and the Managing Body.