Boontjiesop
Boontjiesop. Enjoy the rich, comforting flavors that make this dish a timeless favorite.
Ingrédients
- 2 cups dried sugar beans (or canned if you’re short on time)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 potatoes, cubed
- 1–2 tomatoes, chopped (or 1 can chopped tomatoes)
- 1–2 beef or vegetable stock cubes
- 1–2 cups chopped cabbage (optional)
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp mixed herbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1.5–2 L water
- Soup bones or stewing beef (optional)
- A bit of bacon or ham (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Prep the beans: If using dried beans, soak them overnight in water. Drain and rinse before cooking.
- 2. Start the base: Heat oil in a pot. Fry the onion until soft, then add garlic and cook for about 1 minute.
- 3. Add meat (optional): If using bones, beef, or bacon, add now and brown slightly for extra flavour.
- 4. Build the soup: Add beans, tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, cabbage, spices, and stock cubes.
- 5. Simmer: Pour in water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 1.5–2 hours (until beans are soft).If using canned beans, only simmer for about 30–40 minutes.
- 6. Adjust texture: Mash some of the beans against the side of the pot to thicken the soup.
- 7. Season and serve: Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Serve hot with bread.
