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Bob Chorba

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Bob Chorba is a traditional Bulgarian soup made primarily from white beans, onions, and tomatoes. The soup is distinguished by the heavy use of *dzhodzhen*, a local variety of spearmint, which gives the broth its signature flavor profile. Carrots, dried red peppers, and a roux are often incorporated to create a thick, hearty texture. It is a staple of Bulgarian home cooking, frequently served during the winter months and often accompanied by yogurt and crusty bread.

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What is the main bean used in Bob Chorba?

Bob Chorba is built around white beans, combined with onions and tomatoes. Carrots and dried red peppers are also commonly used in the Bulgarian version.

What is dzhodzhen, and why is it used in Bob Chorba?

Dzhodzhen is a Bulgarian variety of spearmint. It gives Bob Chorba its distinctive minty flavor and is one of the clearest differences between this soup and ordinary bean stews.

Is Bob Chorba thickened with a roux?

Many traditional recipes use a roux to thicken the soup slightly. The roux helps turn the bean, tomato, and vegetable mixture into a fuller broth rather than a thin bean soup.

Is Bob Chorba the same as a tomato bean soup?

Not quite. Tomatoes and white beans form the base, but dzhodzhen, dried red pepper, and the roux give Bob Chorba a specifically Bulgarian flavor profile.

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