Grandmother's Ivorian Pan-Fried Beans Soup

Assemble the ingredients: beans, paprika, bell pepper, garlic, lemon juice, black pepper, potato.

Warm oil in a heavy pot. Add the beans and cook until pan-fried.

Stir in the aromatics and spices — the backbone of Ivorian flavors.

Add the remaining ingredients and cook gently, stirring occasionally, until tender.

Taste and adjust seasoning; the flavor should deepen as it cooks.

Plate and serve with traditional Ivorian accompaniments such as bread, rice, or fresh herbs.