Smoky Black and White Bean Stew

Name: Smoky Black and White Bean Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 110 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup dried black beans; 1 cup dried white beans (cannellini); 1 large, diced onion; 2 stalks, diced celery; 2, diced carrot; 3 cloves, minced garlic; 2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 bay leaf; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley

A deeply flavorful stew featuring a harmony of black and white beans simmered with smoky paprika and aromatic vegetables for a comforting, earthy meal.

Cuisine: American

Category: Soups

Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 90 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

1 cup dried black beans
1 cup dried white beans (cannellini)
1 large, diced onion
2 stalks, diced celery
2, diced carrot
3 cloves, minced garlic
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 bay leaf
4 cups vegetable broth
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 diced onion, 2 diced celery stalks, and 2 diced carrots; cook for 5 minutes until softened and golden around the edges.
Step 2: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and 2 tsp smoked paprika, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant without browning.
Step 3: Add 1 cup rinsed black beans, 1 cup rinsed white beans, 1 bay leaf, and 4 cups vegetable broth; bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for 90 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender.
Step 4: Discard the bay leaf and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley before serving.