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Let them soak overnight.","group":"Preparation","title":"The night before","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Drain the soaked beans and place them in a large pot. Add the smoked pork meat, bay leaves, peppercorns, and 2.5 liters (2.6 qt) of fresh water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the beans are about half-soft (usually 45-60 minutes).","group":"Cooking","title":"Drain the soaked beans","timerMinutes":60,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add the sliced carrots, parsley root, and cubed potatoes to the pot. Continue simmering until all the vegetables and beans are tender.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the sliced carrots, parsley root, and cubed potatoes","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"In a small pan, prepare the roux: heat the oil or lard, stir in the flour, and cook for 1-2 minutes until slightly golden. Remove from heat, stir in the paprika, and immediately add a ladle of cold water to stop the cooking and prevent bitterness. Stir until smooth.","group":"Thickening","title":"Prepare the roux","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Thickening"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Pour the roux mixture into the soup while stirring constantly. Add the minced garlic and season with salt. Let the soup simmer for another 5-10 minutes to thicken and meld the flavors.","group":"Finishing","title":"Pour the roux mixture","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"Soaking the beans overnight is crucial for texture and digestion. If you prefer a thinner soup, add more water or broth at the end. Traditional recipes often use smoked pork hock or ribs for deeper flavor.","cuisine":{"group":"Eastern European","specific":["Slovak"]},"course":["soup"],"cookingMethod":["boil","simmer"],"equipment":["large pot","small frying pan","mixing bowl","vegetable peeler"],"diet":["high_protein"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":2.5,"unit":"l","note":"yields approximately 6 large bowls"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"This soup tastes even better the next day as flavors develop."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat gently on the stovetop; you may need to add a splash of water if it has thickened too much."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Ffazulova_polievka_bd15977aef%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=12266913-7a90-49b2-9221-81c912121c72","imageAlt":"Fazuľová Polievka (Slovak Bean Soup) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["bean soup","slovak cuisine","hearty","smoky","protein rich"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Fazuľová Polievka (Slovak Bean Soup)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T05:59:51.223Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T05:59:51.223Z","related":[{"id":"cesnecka_3c0664ee63","slug":"cesnecka-czech-garlic-soup","title":"Česnečka (Czech Garlic Soup)","description":"A restorative and punchy Czech garlic soup, traditionally served with crispy croutons and melted cheese. 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