Bean Goulash

Soak the beans, then simmer them with bay leaf until just tender.

Brown sliced smoked sausage in a heavy pot and remove it to keep the edges firm.

Cook onions, carrots, celery root, garlic, paprika, caraway, and tomato paste in the sausage fat.

Add beans, cooking liquid, and sausage, then simmer until the stew is thick and red.

Serve hot with parsley, sour cream, and slices of dark bread.