Croatian Bean Soup with Sausage

A hearty and aromatic soup with white beans, tomatoes, and spicy Croatian sausage. The perfect dish for cold days — delicious and warming, and even better the next day.

Ingredients

• 2 pcs Canned white beans (cannellini)
• 3 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 2 cup Tomatoes (fresh or canned)
• 5 pcs Shallot
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 pinch Parsley
• 500 g Croatian sausage (chorizo)

Instructions

1. Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat. Finely chop the shallot and garlic, add to the oil, and sauté, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables become soft and fragrant (about 5 minutes).
2. Add the chopped tomatoes, beans with all the liquid from the cans, and the sliced sausage. Stir, bring to a boil.
3. Option 1: Cover with a lid and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes. Option 2: Transfer to a baking dish and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 30 minutes, until the soup becomes thick and aromatic.
4. Season with salt, pepper, and parsley to taste. Serve hot. Tip: this dish tastes even better if you reheat it the next day.