HOW TO MAKE TRADITIONAL GREEK BEAN SOUP (FASOLADA)
A hearty bean soup to warm you up on a cold fall or winter night.
Provided by Marilena Leavitt
Categories Soup
Time 2h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Pick over and rinse the beans, discard malformed or stone-like ones. Soak the beans for at least 8 hours or overnight (preferably).
- The next morning, drain and rinse the beans. Place them in a large pot with just enough fresh water to cover them. Bring to a boil. You will notice that white foam will rise to the surface of the water. Remove it with a spoon and then drain the beans in a colander. (This step is necessary to get rid of the impurities and it also makes the beans much easier on your stomach!)
- Place the beans back in the pot with the six cups of fresh water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for about 30 minutes. While the beans cook, prep the vegetables.
- Add the onion, celery, carrots, garlic, ⅓ cup of olive oil and bay leaves to the pot. Simmer, partially covered for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Next, add the tomatoes, tomato paste, potato and the seasoning. Cover the pot partially and continue simmering for about 30 minutes more, or, until the beans are very tender and the soup is thick and creamy (*see note). Check to see if a little more liquid is needed, and if it does add a little warm water. The consistency of the soup should be thick.
- Just before removing from the heat, discard the bay leaves and stir in the vinegar and the remaining ⅓ cup of olive oil. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
- Serve hot with some hearty bread, seasoned olives and Greek Feta cheese.
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Ashok Bhandari
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal. The soup is packed with protein and fiber, and it's really easy to make. I also love that it's a vegetarian dish.
Thoh Makhaza
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The soup is packed with flavor and it's really filling. I also love that it's a healthy and vegetarian dish.
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[email protected]This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal. The soup is packed with protein and fiber, and it's really easy to make. I also love that it's a vegetarian dish.
Mahealom Mahi
[email protected]I've been making this soup for years and it's always a hit! The soup is so flavorful and hearty, and it's perfect for a cold winter day. I also love that it's a healthy and vegetarian dish.
Victoria Rodriguez
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The soup is packed with flavor and it's really filling. I also love that it's a healthy and vegetarian dish.
Malani Padayachee
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so flavorful and hearty, and it's perfect for a cold winter day. I also love that it's a healthy and vegetarian dish.
Amirulah Manihar
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal. The soup is packed with protein and fiber, and it's really easy to make. I also love that it's a vegetarian dish.
Wish Ch
[email protected]I've been looking for a good fasolada recipe for a while and this one is perfect! The soup is so flavorful and hearty, and it's really easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.
Dinesh Bhai
[email protected]This soup is delicious! I love the way the beans and vegetables are cooked together. The broth is also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Tori Hull
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The soup is so flavorful and hearty, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.
Platonic Gh
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The soup is packed with flavor and it's really filling. I also love that it's a healthy and vegetarian dish.
kaniz Akash
[email protected]I've never been a big fan of fasolada, but this recipe changed my mind. The soup is so delicious and comforting. I love the way the beans and vegetables melt in my mouth.
Ekundayo Mobolaji
[email protected]This fasolada is the best I've ever had! The beans are so tender and the broth is so flavorful. I love the addition of the herbs and spices, which give the soup a really nice depth of flavor.
Kashan Kham
[email protected]I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up. The soup was easy to make and it didn't take long at all. I will definitely be making this again.
Presella Charlery
[email protected]I've been making fasolada for years, but this recipe is by far the best. The beans are cooked perfectly and the broth is rich and flavorful. I also love the addition of the lemon juice, which gives the soup a nice brightness.
Tumpa Rakhit
[email protected]This fasolada recipe is a keeper! It's so flavorful and hearty, and it's perfect for a cold winter day. I loved the addition of the tomatoes and spinach, which gave the soup a nice tang and texture.