White Bean and Beef Soup
Simple, filling and made from everyday ingredients! This white bean and beef soup is easy to prepare, wonderfully aromatic and satisfyingly thick. It makes a comforting family meal during the colder months.
Updated : 31 August, 2026
Easy
More than 1 hour.
Ingredients
400 grams
Beef
4 liter
Water
400 grams
White beans
120 grams
Carrot
30 grams
Dill
1
Laurel leaf
to taste
Hot pepper, ground
1 teaspoon
Paprika
to taste
Salt
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Rinse the white beans and cover them with 4¼ cups of cold water. Leave to soak for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight.
Step 2
Rinse the beef and remove any membranes. Cut the meat into serving-sized pieces. Place the beef in a separate saucepan, cover with cold water and set over low heat. Once the water boils, skim off the foam, reduce the heat and simmer until the meat is tender. The cooking time will depend on the cut and quality of the beef. It may take approximately 1 hour.
Step 3
Drain the soaking water from the beans. Place them in another saucepan and cover with fresh cold water. Bring to a boil, cover and cook over low heat for 40 minutes.
Step 4
Transfer the cooked beans to the beef broth using a slotted spoon. The beans can also be cooked together with the beef, but cooking them separately helps keep the broth clearer.
Step 5
Rinse and peel the carrot. Grate it or cut it into small cubes, then add it to the soup. Cook for another 20 minutes. You can also add chopped onion, if desired.
Step 6
Add the finely chopped fresh dill, paprika and bay leaf. Season with salt and ground black pepper. Cook for another 10 minutes, then remove from the heat. Cover and leave the soup to rest briefly before serving.
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