Beansoup as we like it

Soak the dry bean in water overnight. Discard the water, put the bean into a big dish with cold water.

Add smoked meat (sausage if you like it), salt, onion, garlic, bay leaf paprika and black peppercorn to taste. You may add celery and bell pepper as well. Let it simmer until bean is almost tender. Add cubed carrot, fennel, potato and cook it until all ingredients ara thoroughly tender.

Serve with fresh white bread and (imaginary) sour cream.

Enjoy!