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Bob Chorba
A Bulgarian bean soup with dried beans, onion, carrot, tomato, paprika, spearmint, and a simple brothy texture.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 28 min📖 1 min readServes 6~260 kcal🇧🇬 Bulgarian🌍 Full translation
18 min prep 70 min cook
- Vegan
- #Budget-Friendly
- Vegetarian
- #Winter
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Timeline
Total 1 h 28 min- Prep18 min
- Cooking1 h 10 min
Ingredients
6 servings
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For the soup
- 1.5 cup(~300 ml) Dried white beans
- 1 Onion
- 1 Carrot
- 2 Tomatoes
- 7 cup(~1400 ml) Water
For the spice mix
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Ground red pepper
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Dried mint
For cooking
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Olive oil
General
- 1.2 dessert spoon(~12 ml) Salt
- 0.4 tsp(~2 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Soak the dried beans overnight in plenty of water.
8 hr480:00 - 2
Drain the beans and boil them in fresh water for 35 minutes until half tender.
35 min35:00 - 3
Finely dice the onion, carrot, and tomatoes.
- 4
Soften the onion and carrot in olive oil for 6 minutes.
6 min06:00 - 5
Add the tomatoes, ground red pepper, dried mint, salt, and black pepper.
- 6
Add the beans and water to the pot, then simmer over low heat for 28 minutes.
28 min28:00 - 7
Rest the soup for 10 minutes and serve once the bean broth has thickened.
10 min10:00
💡 Tip: Soak the beans overnight; they cook in the same active time but soften without their skins splitting.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Make bob chorba a hot soup meal with optional cornbread, pickled peppers, and parsley.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~260
kcal calories
12
g protein
42
g carbs
5
g fat
Protein 18%Carbs 64%Fat 18%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Bob Chorba make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Bob Chorba take?
Prep 18 minutes, cooking 70 minutes; 88 minutes in total.Is Bob Chorba difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Bob Chorba have?
Approximately 260 kcal per serving. Protein: 12g, carbs: 42g, fat: 5g.Is Bob Chorba allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Bob Chorba belong to?
This recipe belongs to Bulgarian cuisine.How many ingredients does Bob Chorba need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.
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