Croatian bean soup (grah)

Ingredients

• 400 g of dried borlotti beans
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 250 g csabai salami, sliced
• 1 rounded dessert spoon of vegeta
• 3 dessert spoons of oil
• 2 rounded, dessert spoons of plain flour
• 1 clove of garlic, chopped
• 2 teaspoons of paprika

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Preparation

• Sort through the beans, rinse them and place in a large pot with just enough water to cover them. Bring to boil, drain then fill again with water halfway up the side of pot.
• Add in the onion, salami, optional smoked meat and vegeta. Bring to boil, reduce heat then simmer for about 2 hours or until beans are tender.
• Check for seasoning, adding salt if needed. In a small pan place the oil and flour and cook, stirring, over medium heat until flour starts to cook then keep cooking for about 1 minute.
• Add the garlic and paprika, mix through and stir for about 30 seconds then add to Grah. Cook Grah for another 10 minutes. Serve in bowls with bread.

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