Vegetarian Crock Pot Romanian Bean Soup

Warm, hearty, and packed with flavor, this Vegetarian Crock Pot Romanian Bean Soup is the ultimate comfort food for any time of the year! Made with tender dried white beans, a medley of fresh vegetables, and aromatic dill, this slow-cooked delight brings an authentic Romanian twist to your table. Enhanced with paprika and a splash of apple cider vinegar for a subtle tang, this plant-based soup is both nourishing and satisfying. The crock pot does all the work, blending each ingredient to perfection over eight hours, while the finishing touch of fresh dill and black pepper elevates its homestyle charm. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping, this gluten-free recipe pairs beautifully with crusty bread for an easy, wholesome dinner your family will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:500 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup Dried white beans (such as cannellini or great northern beans)
• 6 cups Water
• 2 medium Carrots
• 2 Celery stalks
• 1 medium Yellow onion
• 3 Garlic cloves
• 4 cups Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 1 Bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the dried white beans thoroughly, then soak them in water for 6-8 hours or overnight. Drain before using.

Step 2

Peel and dice the carrots into small pieces. Chop the celery and yellow onion. Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

In a skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic until they are soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Transfer the soaked beans, sautéed onion and garlic, carrots, and celery into the crock pot.

Step 5

Add the vegetable broth, water, tomato paste, bay leaf, paprika, and salt to the crock pot. Stir well to combine.

Step 6

Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low heat for 8 hours or until the beans are tender.

Step 7

Once the soup is cooked, remove the bay leaf and stir in the fresh dill, black pepper, and apple cider vinegar.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with crusty bread or a side of cornbread for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2996.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1411.9

Total Fat 37.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 19.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4835.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 215.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 51.4g	0%
Total Sugars 34.9g
Protein 69.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 683.8mg	0%
Iron 18.4mg	0%
Potassium 6539.3mg	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: 22.6%

Protein: 18.8%

Carbs: 58.6%