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Fasolada (Greece)

An authentic recipe for traditional Greek Fasolada, highlighting simple Mediterranean ingredients cooked into a wholesome, hearty soup.

Level Easy Prep 15 min Cook 90 min Servings 6 Score 4.8/10

Ready in

105 min

Makes 6 servings

Prep 15m

Cook 90m

Level Easy

About this recipe

An authentic recipe for traditional Greek Fasolada, highlighting simple Mediterranean ingredients cooked into a wholesome, hearty soup.

Greece's national bean soup featuring tender white beans, vegetables, and rich olive oil.

Ingredients

Servings

Units

Main

500 g dry white beans (soaked overnight (cannellini or great northern beans))

Vegetables

3 medium carrots (sliced into rounds)
3 pieces celery stalks (sliced with leaves)
1 large onion (finely chopped)
2 cloves garlic (minced)

Tomatoes

400 g crushed tomatoes (or tomato paste)

Flavorings

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
6 cups vegetable broth or water
salt and pepper (to taste)

Equipment

Large soup pot Heavy-bottomed preferred
Colander For draining beans
Wooden spoon For stirring

Instructions

Soak the dry white beans in water overnight, then drain and rinse.
In a large pot, blanch the soaked beans in boiling water for 10 minutes, then drain again.
In the same pot, heat a portion of the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened.
Add the drained beans, crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, and remaining olive oil to the pot.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1.5 hours until the beans are tender and the soup is rich and creamy.
90 min
Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve warm with crusty bread and olives.

Nutrition

Calories 290

Protein 12g

Carbs 38g

Fat 11g

Fiber 10g

Sugar 5g

Sodium 320mg

Serving Size 1 bowl

Cooking Timeline

Prep 15 min

Cook 90 min

Total 105 min

Recipe Scorecard

Overall 9.3 /10

Expert 4.8 95% conf.

Taste 9.4
Presentation 9.0
Nutrition 9.5
Value 9.8
Instructions 9.5
Ingredients 9.2
Time Accuracy 9.0
Difficulty 9.0
Would Make Again 9.5

Expert Review

Reviewed by FindEdition Kitchen

Verdict

The quintessential Greek comfort food, offering rich, wholesome flavors and deep nutritional value.

Pros

Rich in fiber and protein
Deeply comforting
Inexpensive ingredients

Cons

Requires advance bean soaking time

Overview

Greece's national bean soup featuring tender white beans, vegetables, and rich olive oil.

AI Insights

Summary

An authentic recipe for traditional Greek Fasolada, highlighting simple Mediterranean ingredients cooked into a wholesome, hearty soup.

Tips

Do not skip the extra virgin olive oil as it forms the signature texture and flavor profile of the soup
Serve with traditional Greek accompaniments like feta cheese, kalamata olives, and crusty bread
Leftovers taste even better the next day as the broth thickens further