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- Smokey Bean SoupCreamy smokey bean soup loaded with red speckled beans, soft vegetables, warm cumin, and crispy bacon topping. Rich, comforting farmhouse flavour made the BlixSam way.Serves: 4🛒 Ingredients2 cups red speckled beans, soaked overnight3 tbsp oil4 cups chicken stock2–3 cups water, as neededGrated Vegetable Base1 large onion, grated2 carrots, grated1 potato, gratedTexture Vegetables1 small onion, diced2 carrots, diced1 potato, dicedBlixSam Flavour Layer1 tsp cumin seeds1 tsp cumin powder1 tsp BlixSam Arm Maat1 tsp BlixSam Steakhouse½ tsp BlixSam Bazaar KerrieSalt and freshly ground black pepper, to tasteFinish6 strips bacon, crispy fried and choppedFresh parsley, chopped👨🍳 Method1. Start the flavour foundationHeat the oil in a large pot.Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle gently for about 30 seconds until fragrant.Add the grated onion, grated carrots and grated potato.Sprinkle over the BlixSam Arm Maat and BlixSam Steakhouse spices, allowing them to bloom into the vegetables as they soften and create a rich flavour base.2. Build the bodyAdd the soaked beans.Pour in the chicken stock and enough water to comfortably cover everything.Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for about 1½ hours, or until the beans begin to soften.3. Layer the textureAdd the diced onion, diced carrots and diced potato.Stir in the cumin powder and BlixSam Bazaar Kerrie for warmth and smoky depth.Simmer for another 30–40 minutes, until the beans are creamy and the vegetables remain slightly chunky.4. Finish the BlixSam wayTaste and season with salt and black pepper.Lightly mash some of the beans against the side of the pot for an even richer, creamier texture.Top each bowl with crispy bacon and fresh parsley just before serving.🔥 Serving IdeasServe hot with:Buttered roosterkoekThick toasted breadGarlic braai broodjiesA splash of cream for extra richness🛒 Shop BlixSam Productshttps://blixsam.co.za/shop-now/It's BlixSam's Lekker!
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