Istrian Maneštra
Istrian maneštra is a hearty, traditional soup that brings together beans, root vegetables, and cured meat — the ultimate comfort food of Istrian countryside kitchens.
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Ingredients
- 250 g dried beans (e.g. pinto or cranberry beans), soaked overnight
- 2 potatoes, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 100 g corn (optional, depending on regional variation)
- 100 g cured pork (bones, pancetta, or prosciutto rind)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Bay leaf
- Salt
- pepper
- Water or light vegetable broth (about 1.5 L)
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