Bruine Bonensoep met Prei en Tomaat (Dutch Frisian Brown Bean & Leek Hearth Soup) – Authentic Netherlands Recipe

Ingredients for Bruine Bonensoep met Prei en Tomaat (Dutch Frisian Brown Bean & Leek Hearth Soup) (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) tender Dutch brown or pinto beans, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups sliced leeks and carrots, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup crushed tomatoes and potatoes
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with cloves
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Netherlands seasoning (bay leaf, celery leaf, smoked paprika, garlic)
• 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Warm cooking oil in a heavy pot over medium heat; gently sweat the minced onion, garlic, and cloves for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
2. Stir in bay leaf, celery leaf, smoked paprika, garlic and toast for 45 seconds to release the essential oils of Netherlands's kitchen.
3. Add tender Dutch brown or pinto beans and sliced leeks and carrots, tossing to coat in the aromatic base.
4. Pour in the stock, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 18–20 minutes until tender and deeply flavorful.
5. Fold in crushed tomatoes and potatoes, adjust seasoning, and ladle steaming hot into deep bowls.