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List of ingredients for Ciorba de fasole (Bean soup)


* 250 g haricot beans or Butter beans, soaked for several hours or overnight
* 100 g Smoked bacon, cubed
* 2 Litres water or Vegetable stock
* Garlic to taste, crushed or sliced
* 250 g or more French beans
* 2 Egg yolks
* 150 ml Sour cream
* 1 tablespoon Vinegar
* Seasoning
* Dill, finely chopped, to garnish

===Method===
* Drain the Beans and place in a saucepan with the Bacon.
* Add the water or Stock, bring to the Boil, skim, reduce heat and Simmer, covered, for up to about 2 hours until the Beans are soft.
* Add the Garlic and the French beans and cook for a further 10-15 minutes, adding more water or Stock if necessary.
* Mash the haricot or Butter beans a little to thicken the Soup.
* Mix the Eggs Yolks, Cream and Vinegar and stir into the hot Soup.
* Season and serve, garnished with the chopped Dill.

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