Hearty Greek white bean soup simmered with carrots, celery and tomato in plenty of olive oil — the comforting national dish, fully vegan.
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Ecem Akkaba · Dietitian
Dietitian, graduate of İstanbul Medipol University. She develops the recipes and nutrition values on FitZen.
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Greek Fasolada – White Bean Soup with Olive Oil contains 320 calories per serving: 15 g protein, 48 g carbohydrate and 9 g fat. It takes 90 minutes in total and makes 2 servings.
Fasolada is often called the national dish of Greece, a humble white bean soup simmered with carrots, celery and tomato in plenty of olive oil. Rich in plant protein and fiber, it is warming, filling and completely vegan.
Drain the soaked beans, cover with fresh water and boil for 30 minutes, then drain.
In a large pot, sauté the onion, garlic, carrot and celery in olive oil until softened.
Stir in the chopped tomatoes, bay leaf and oregano.
Return the beans to the pot and cover with fresh water.
Simmer gently for 45–60 minutes until the beans are tender.
Season with salt and pepper toward the end of cooking.
Finish with a generous drizzle of olive oil and serve warm.
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