Greek Bean Soup

Name: Greek Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 565 min
Ingredients: 1 pound dried pinto beans; 0.75 cup olive oil, divided; 4 stalks celery with leaves, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 4 large garlic cloves, chopped or pressed; 1 (12 ounce) can chopped tomatoes; 1 small bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon dried dill weed; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon dried basil; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 teaspoon white sugar

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My grandmother learned to make this delicious soup while living in Greece. I love fasolada because it's easy, cheap to make, and great for feeding large groups.

Recipe by sb2boston

Published on June 19, 2020

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

1 hrs 10 mins

Additional Time:

8 hrs

Total Time:

9 hrs 25 mins

Servings:

10

Yield:

10 servings

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Ingredients

1 pound dried pinto beans
¾ cup olive oil, divided
4 stalks celery with leaves, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
4 large garlic cloves, chopped or pressed
1 (12 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
1 small bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tablespoon dried dill weed
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon white sugar (Optional)

Directions

Place beans in a large bowl or pot and cover with fresh water. Allow to soak 8 hours to overnight.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large, heavy soup pot. Cook celery and onion until soft and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
Drain beans and add to the pot with the onion mixture. Cover with 2 inches of cold water and add tomatoes, parsley, dill, oregano, and basil. Bring to a boil, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat and cook until beans are soft, checking every 15 to 20 minutes and adding water as necessary, for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
Add remaining 1/4 cup olive oil to the soup and season with salt, pepper, and sugar.

Cook's Notes:

You can use dried pink beans in place of pinto beans and honey instead of sugar.

You can use pureed tomatoes in place of chopped.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

326	Calories
17g	Fat
33g	Carbs
11g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 326
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g	22%
Saturated Fat 2g	12%
Sodium 92mg	4%
Total Carbohydrate 33g	12%
Dietary Fiber 8g	30%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 11g
Vitamin C 14mg	68%
Calcium 101mg	8%
Iron 4mg	22%
Potassium 797mg	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.