Čorbast pasulj

Čorbast pasulj is a popular Serbian dish made with soaked beans, onions, carrots, paprika, garlic, and bay leaves. Dried or smoked meat and ribs are common additions to čorbast pasulj in order to make it more flavorful and to give the dish a fragrant, smokey aroma. This bean stew is typically flavored with parsley and pepper after it has been cooked. When served, it is recommended to pair it with various cuts of meat or meatballs. Čorbast pasulj was a staple dish in the Yugoslavian army due to ease of preparation and its nutritive value.