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Fasolada Recipe (Greek Bean Soup)

Enjoy authentic Greek fasolada, a hearty bean soup with vegetables, olive oil, and spices. Perfect for a cosy meal. Easy and delicious
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine Greek
Servings 6
Calories 2.941 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 500 grams white beans Great Northern or Cannellini
  • 3 celery sticks sliced
  • 3 carrots sliced
  • 1 brown onion medium diced
  • 1 red onion medium diced
  • 5 garlic cloves sliced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 cup olive oil plus a little extra for frying
  • 400 grams crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • ½ tablespoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 3 bay leaves
  • Water to soak, clean and cook with

Optional Pairings

  • Chilli flakes
  • Parsley
  • Raw red onion

Instructions
 

Prepare and Cook the Beans

  • Soak the beans in water for about 12 hours.
  • After soaking, rinse the beans under fresh water and place them in a saucepan. Cover with water and bring to a boil for 10 minutes.
  • While the beans are boiling, slice the celery and carrots into medium thickness. Dice the brown and red onions into medium pieces. Slice the garlic cloves.
  • After boiling for 10 minutes, remove the beans from heat and drain them.

Sauté Vegetables and Simmer the Soup

  • In a pot, heat a little olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and diced onions. Sauté until the onions are translucent.
  • Add the tomato paste and mix well. Then, add the sliced carrots and celery, stirring to combine.
  • Add the drained, pre-boiled beans to the pot. Pour in half a cup of olive oil, crushed tomatoes, oregano, pepper, and bay leaves. Fill the pot with water until all ingredients are covered.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 1.5 hours.
  • After 1.5 hours, add the remaining half cup of olive oil and salt. Adjust the seasoning to taste. Let it simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
  • Taste a to ensure it's fully cooked.

Optional Garnish

  • Serve with hot chilli flakes, fresh parsley, fresh red onion, and bread.
  • Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 2.941kcalCarbohydrates: 203gProtein: 61gFat: 220gSaturated Fat: 31gPolyunsaturated Fat: 24gMonounsaturated Fat: 158gSodium: 4.325mgPotassium: 5.18mgFiber: 50gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 31.794IUVitamin C: 73mgCalcium: 778mgIron: 28mg
Keyword fasolada, greek bean soup
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