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Zupa Fasolowa (Polish Smoked Bean Soup)

Prep 15 min Cook 1 hr 30 min Total 1 hr 45 min Servings 6

By Lukasz Jagiello

Published Oct 12, 2026 · Updated Oct 12, 2026

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About this recipe

I only post recipes that I have tried and verified and are good to my taste — all taste may vary.

A bacon-and-onion roux (zasmażka) adds body and smoky depth to Polish soups.

Ingredients

Method

  1. 01

    Simmer beans and smoked pork in water 1 hour.

  2. 02

    Add root vegetables and potatoes; simmer 20 minutes.

  3. 03

    Fry bacon and onion, stir in flour 1 minute and garlic; whisk into the soup.

  4. 04

    Pull meat from bones, add marjoram and season.

Notes & swaps

  • A bacon-and-onion roux (zasmażka) adds body and smoky depth to Polish soups.