Dutch Brown Bean Soup Netherlands

Warm up with a hearty bowl of Dutch Brown Bean Soup, a traditional comfort food from the Netherlands that’s perfect for chilly days. This rustic recipe combines tender brown beans, smoky sausage, and a medley of vegetables like carrot, celery, and potato, all simmered in a flavorful vegetable stock infused with thyme and bay leaf. The result is a savory, protein-packed soup with a rich, satisfying texture. Ready in just an hour, this soul-soothing dish is easy to prepare and pairs beautifully with a slice of crusty bread. Whether you're craving a taste of Dutch cuisine or simply seeking a cozy, wholesome meal, this classic brown bean soup is a must-try addition to your recipe repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams brown beans (dried or canned)
• 200 grams smoked sausage
• 1 large onion
• 2 medium carrot
• 2 stalks celery stalks
• 2 medium potato
• 2 cloves garlic cloves
• 1 liter vegetable stock
• 1 leaf bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon thyme (dried or fresh)
• 30 grams butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
• 15 grams parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

If using dried brown beans, soak them in water overnight, then drain and rinse before use. If using canned beans, drain and rinse thoroughly.

Step 2

Chop the onion, carrot, celery, and potatoes into small, even-sized pieces. Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

In a large soup pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until soft and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Add the carrots, celery, and potatoes to the pot. Sauté for an additional 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

Step 5

Stir in the brown beans, vegetable stock, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Step 6

Slice the smoked sausage into bite-sized pieces and add them to the soup. Let them simmer for an additional 10 minutes.

Step 7

Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper, if necessary.

Step 8

Remove the bay leaf before serving. Garnish the soup with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.

Step 9

Serve the Dutch Brown Bean Soup warm with crusty bread on the side for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2350.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2112.0

Total Fat 100.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 37.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.6g
Cholesterol 219.5mg	0%
Sodium 8651.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 228.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 44.3g	0%
Total Sugars 40.3g
Protein 81.5g	0%

Vitamin D 4.8IU	0%
Calcium 548.1mg	0%
Iron 19.6mg	0%
Potassium 5470.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.3%

Protein: 15.2%

Carbs: 42.6%