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Greek White Bean Soup

Revitalize Your Dinner with Zesty Greek White Bean Soup

Enjoy a nourishing bowl of Greek White Bean Soup, known as Fasolatha, packed with flavors and health benefits.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 cup dried cannellini beans soaked overnight
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil preferably extra virgin
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium carrot diced
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
For the Zesty Finish
  • 1 medium lemon zest & juice
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper adjust to taste
For Depth of Flavor
  • 4 cups vegetable stock or water

Equipment

  • pot
  • Measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Directions
  1. Soak Beans: Cover dried cannellini beans with cold water and a pinch of salt overnight.
  2. Prepare Beans: Drain the soaked beans, fill them with fresh water, and bring to a boil for 3-4 minutes.
  3. Sauté Aromatics: In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat; cook chopped onion and minced garlic until golden.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Add the drained beans, vegetable stock, and enough water to cover everything. Bring to a boil.
  5. Add Vegetables: Stir in the chopped celery and diced carrot. Season with kosher salt and pepper.
  6. Finish & Serve: Incorporate freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest, stir gently to blend.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.5gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 12gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve with crusty bread for an extra comfort boost. Soup can be refrigerated for up to three days or frozen for three months.

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