Fasolada (Greek Bean Soup) Recipe
For this traditional Greek white bean soup, Fasolada, white beans are simmered in a tomato-based broth to create a slurpable but hearty soup that's perfect for a cozy dinner.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 256kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion or white onion, finely chopped.
- 4 cloves garlic (thinly sliced)
- 3 stalks celery (diced)
- 2 medium carrots (diced)
- 1 large green bell pepper (deseeded and diced)
- 1 cup tomato puree (made from fresh tomatoes or canned)
- 1 heaping tbsp tomato paste
- 3 cups cooked white beans (like cannellini or great northern beans. If using dried beans, start with 1 cup beans, soak overnight, and cook until tender. Or use two 15-oz cans of white beans and drain and rinse the beans before using).
- 2 cups vegetable stock or vegetable broth or mushroom stock. You can add more stock if you want a soupier soup.
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place olive oil in a Dutch oven along with the garlic and chopped onions.
- Add salt and ground black pepper and saute over medium heat until the onions begin to soften.
- Add the celery, carrots and bell peppers to the pot and saute until they soften a bit.
- Stir in the tomato puree and tomato paste. Bring to a simmer.
- Add beans along with two cups of vegetable broth or the bean cooking liquid, if you cooked them from scratch. You can always add more stock later if you want a soupier soup.
- Stir in the oregano and red pepper flakes, if using. Bring the fasolada to a boil, cover, lower heat and let the soup simmer for 10 minutes. Serve hot.
Notes
Storage instructions
- Refrigerate: Store fasolada in the fridge in an airtight container for up to four days.
- Freeze: This soup freezes nicely. Store in a freezer-safe container for up to four months.
- Thaw and reheat before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Potassium: 912mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 4036IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 5mg