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A bowl of hearty Bulgarian bean soup with herbs and bread
Food & Drink

Bulgarian Bob Chorba: A Hearty Bean Soup for All Seasons

Bob chorba is Bulgaria's beloved bean soup, a rustic and nourishing dish that appears on tables from mountain villages to city taverns. Learn what makes it special and how to enjoy it like a local.
Fresh sprigs of chubritsa, a small-leaved green herb, tied with twine on a rustic wooden table.
Lifestyle

How to Use Chubritsa: Bulgaria's Beloved Savory Herb in Everyday Cooking

Discover the aromatic herb that gives Bulgarian bean soups, stews and grilled meats their signature flavour, plus simple ways to cook with it at home.
A steaming bowl of traditional bean soup on a rustic wooden table with bread
Food & Drink

Shopska to Shkembe: A Guide to Bulgaria's Best-Loved Soups

From chilled tarator to hearty bob chorba, Bulgarian soups are a daily ritual. Here is what to look for, and how to order, when you sit down to a bowl.