Fasolada Greek bean soup with white beans, tomatoes, carrots and olive oil
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Fasolada

This Fasolada recipe uses white beans, onions, carrots, celery, tomatoes, bay leaves and olive oil. The soup is cooked slowly until it is creamy and the beans are tender.

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Total time 1 hr 45 min
Calories 410 kcal
Servings 4 servings
Difficulty Easy
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Why this recipe works

Fasolada with white beans and tomatoes

Fasolada is a simple Greek home cooking. Dried beans need soaking time and gentle cooking. Olive oil is not only used for frying, but also gives the soup body and flavour at the end.

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Recipe

Fasolada

Fasolada is a Greek bean soup with white beans, tomatoes, carrots, celery and olive oil. The beans are boiled until soft and the soup is calmly seasoned.

Ingredients

4 servings

Method

  1. 1

    Precook beans

    Drain the soaked beans, bring to the boil with fresh water and boil bubbling for 10 minutes. Drain the water.

  2. 2

    Sweat vegetables

    Sauté the onion, carrots, celery and garlic in olive oil.

  3. 3

    Cooking soup

    Add beans, tomatoes, bay leaf and water or stock. Simmer gently for 75 to 90 minutes.

  4. 4

    Checking creaminess

    When the beans are soft, mash a portion lightly or continue to simmer openly until the soup is creamy.

  5. 5

    Season to taste

    Serve with salt, pepper, olive oil, parsley and a little lemon.

Kitchen know-how

Tips for Fasolada

Soak beans

Dried beans cook more evenly if soaked overnight.

Olive oil at the end

A dash of good olive oil while serving makes Fasolada rounder and more Greek.

Extend as required

Beans can take longer depending on age, but the key is a tender texture, not a clock.

Variations

How to adapt this recipe

For a quick version, use drained white beans and reduce cooking time significantly.

A small dried chilli adds warmth without covering the simple character of the soup.

Nutrition per serving

410kcal
58.0 gCarbohydrates
19.0 gProtein
12.0 gFat

Values are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ about Fasolada

For dried beans, yes. Soaking shortens the cooking time and ensures more even cooking.

Yes, for a quick Fasolada. Then add later and simmer for only 20 to 30 minutes.

Old beans, hard water or early salting can prolong the cooking time. Simply cook gently for longer.

Bread, olives, feta, lemon and a dash of olive oil go very well.

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