Name: Hearty Classic Greek Fasolada: Authentic White Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 2 cups dried white beans (such as cannellini or navy beans), soaked overnight; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 large carrots, sliced; 2 celery stalks, sliced; 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 7 cups water or vegetable broth; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish; Lemon wedges, for serving

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Instructions

1
Drain and rinse the soaked white beans.
2
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
3
Add the minced garlic, tomato paste, and paprika. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4
Stir in the diced tomatoes, bay leaves, oregano, soaked beans, and water or vegetable broth.
5
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 50-60 minutes, or until the beans are tender, stirring occasionally.
6
Remove the bay leaves. Season the soup with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
7
Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice. Enjoy with crusty bread.

Hearty Classic Greek Fasolada: Authentic White Bean Soup

Instructions

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