Liechtensteiner Bohnen Eintopf
A hearty and flavorful bean and vegetable stew, often enriched with smoked meat, this dish is a staple in Liechtenstein, especially during colder months. It showcases the simple, robust flavors characteristic of Alpine cuisine.
🧂 Ingredients
- 300 g Dried white beans (like cannellini or Great Northern)(soaked overnight)
- 150 g Smoked pork belly or bacon(diced)
- 2 medium Leeks(white and light green parts, cleaned and sliced)
- 3 medium Carrots(peeled and diced)
- 2 medium Potatoes(peeled and diced)
- 1 large Onion(chopped)
- 2 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 1.5 L Chicken or vegetable broth
- 500 ml Water
- 1 Bay leaf
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley(chopped, for garnish)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Drain the soaked beans and rinse them. In a large pot or Dutch oven, sauté the diced smoked pork belly or bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.
- 2
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot and cook until softened and fragrant.
- 3
Add the sliced leeks, diced carrots, and diced potatoes to the pot. Cook for another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 4
Add the drained beans, chicken or vegetable broth, water, bay leaf, and the reserved crispy bacon to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer.
- 5
Cook until the beans and vegetables are tender. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 6
Remove the bay leaf before serving. Ladle the stew into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
💡 Tip: Serve with crusty bread for dipping.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For a richer flavor, you can use a smoked ham hock instead of bacon.
- ✓If you prefer a thicker stew, you can mash some of the beans against the side of the pot.
- ✓This stew can be made ahead of time; the flavors meld beautifully overnight.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Add other root vegetables like parsnips or celery root.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the smoked meat and use vegetable broth. You can add smoked paprika for a smoky flavor.