Fazolový Guláš

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried beans
• 1 medium onion
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium carrots
• 1 medium bell pepper
• 1 leaf bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak the dried beans in water overnight or for at least 8 hours. Drain and rinse before cooking.

2. 2

   In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.

3. 3

   Add minced garlic, diced carrots, and diced bell pepper to the pot. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the vegetables soften.

4. 4

   Stir in the paprika, caraway seeds, salt, black pepper, and bay leaf. Cook for 1 minute to release the spices' aromas.

5. 5

   Add the soaked beans and water to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Simmer for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until the beans are tender.

6. 6

   Check occasionally and add more water if necessary to keep the beans submerged.

7. 7

   Once the beans are tender, remove the bay leaf and adjust seasoning if needed. Stir in chopped fresh parsley before serving.

8. 8

   Serve hot with bread or dumplings for a traditional Czech meal.