Bob chorba
 Bulgarian bean soup with tomatoes and red peppers | |
| Type | Soup |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Bulgaria |
| Main ingredients | Dried beans, onions, tomatoes, chubritza or dzhodzhen (spearmint), carrots |
| Variations | Bean soup with sausage |
[1]Bob chorba (Bulgarian: боб чорба; lit. "bean soup") is a chorba, a Bulgarian soup.[2] It is made from dry beans, onions, tomatoes, chubritza or dzhodzhen (spearmint) and carrots.[2][3]
Local variations may also exclude the carrots or include paprika, potatoes or even some kind of meat. Historically, it has been a common soup and staple food at Bulgarian monasteries.[3]
In Popular Culture
[edit]Bob Chorba is frequently featured in Bulgarian cookbooks, food festivals, and culinary tourism promotions. It is often mentioned in media and literature as a symbol of Bulgarian heritage and hospitality.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Hunter's, Fork. "Exploring Bulgarian Cuisine Traditional Bob Chorba Soup discusses its Worldwide popularity among food lovers and describes its role in representing Bulgarian tradition abord".
- ^ a b Kinser, K. (2014). Vegan Beans from Around the World: 100 Adventurous Recipes for the Most Delicious, Nutritious, and Flavorful Bean Dishes Ever. Ulysses Press. p. 29. ISBN 978-1-61243-285-4. Retrieved November 6, 2018.
- ^ a b Albala, K. (2011). Food Cultures of the World Encyclopedia. Greenwood. p. 67. ISBN 978-0-313-37626-9. Retrieved November 6, 2018.
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