HOW TO MAKE TRADITIONAL GREEK BEAN SOUP (FASOLADA)
A hearty bean soup to warm you up on a cold fall or winter night.
Provided by Marilena Leavitt
Categories Soup
Time 2h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Pick over and rinse the beans, discard malformed or stone-like ones. Soak the beans for at least 8 hours or overnight (preferably).
- The next morning, drain and rinse the beans. Place them in a large pot with just enough fresh water to cover them. Bring to a boil. You will notice that white foam will rise to the surface of the water. Remove it with a spoon and then drain the beans in a colander. (This step is necessary to get rid of the impurities and it also makes the beans much easier on your stomach!)
- Place the beans back in the pot with the six cups of fresh water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for about 30 minutes. While the beans cook, prep the vegetables.
- Add the onion, celery, carrots, garlic, ⅓ cup of olive oil and bay leaves to the pot. Simmer, partially covered for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Next, add the tomatoes, tomato paste, potato and the seasoning. Cover the pot partially and continue simmering for about 30 minutes more, or, until the beans are very tender and the soup is thick and creamy (*see note). Check to see if a little more liquid is needed, and if it does add a little warm water. The consistency of the soup should be thick.
- Just before removing from the heat, discard the bay leaves and stir in the vinegar and the remaining ⅓ cup of olive oil. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
- Serve hot with some hearty bread, seasoned olives and Greek Feta cheese.
FASOLADA (VEGETARIAN GREEK BEAN SOUP)
A simple, hearty, country meal for a cold winter's night. Add a nice Horiatiki (Greek Country Salad) and a flat bread and you have just transported yourself to Greece for dinner.
Provided by Marsha Gardner
Categories Bean Soups
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Soak bean in water overnight. Drain the beans and place in a large saucepan. Cover with cold water and bring to a boil, skimming off any froth with a slotted spoon.
- 2. Add all the other ingredients except the salt and pepper, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours or until tender. Allow to cool slightly, season with salt and pepper, and ladle onto bowls. Serves 6 to 8
GREEK FASOLATHA (NAVY BEAN SOUP)
This hearty bean and vegetable soup is both colorful and delicious. The original recipe was found at EatGreekTonight.com. Posted for ZWT #6--2010. Preparation time does NOT include overnight soaking of the beans.
Provided by CarrolJ
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h45m
Yield 3 quarts, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Soak the bean in water overnight.
- Drain beans then place in a large pot with 7 cups of cold water.
- Add all the veggies and cook for 1 hour or until everything is tender.
- Add the olive oil and salt and pepper.
- Cook for another 10- 15 minutes.
- Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.4, Fat 21.4, SaturatedFat 2.9, Sodium 355.5, Carbohydrate 42.9, Fiber 16.5, Sugar 6.1, Protein 14.1
FASOLADA (GREEK BEAN SOUP)
Very homey and comforting - especially on a cold day, when you want a more 'stick-to-your-ribs' type soup. This is definitely better made a couple of days in advance, so perfect to make over a quieter weekend to enjoy during a busier working week. The cooking time is approximate as it will depend on how old your beans are, how long you've soaked them, and how you cook them (I use a pressure cooker to cook the beans and then proceed with the rest of the recipe in a standard soup pot).
Provided by evelynathens
Categories Beans
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook the beans until tender. Drain.
- In a soup pot, add beans and enough water to cover beans plus 3 extra cups of water. Bring to a simmer. Add remaining ingredients, season to taste with salt and pepper, and simmer until vegetables are cooked through, and soup has thickened, about 20 minutes. (greeks like soft veggies, you may want your soup cooked slightly less if you like crispier veggies). This soup only improves over the next few days, so go ahead and make it way before you plan to eat it.
- Note: At the table, I like to serve this with the choice of regular Tabasco, and the green (jalapeno) version, for people to add to their bowls as per their liking. I like a couple of drops of the red Tabasco, and a bit heavier on the green for more herbal notes. Also, for a more European flavour, a generous sprinkling of grated parmesan cheese at the table is divine.
FASOLATHA (GREEK BEAN SOUP)
The Fasolatha (bean soup) Festival, originated in Florina, Macedonia, Greece, and is now a major cultural event in many Greek communities across the world. In the Northern hemisphere, the religious festival is traditionally observed near the start of winter - on St. Nicholas Day (during his lifetime he was known for giving sustenance to the poor). Food is a major part of the festival. Apart from Fasolatha (bean soup), Olives, Renga (smoked herring) freshly baked Florinian Bread (Pogatsa) Gyros, Souvlaki, Kebabs, and Loukoumathes (honey cinnamon - soaked donuts) are also served. Fasolatha is one of the heartiest dishes on the Greek vegetarian table, and a Lenten mainstay.
Provided by Molly53
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 50m
Yield 7 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Soak the beans in water over night.
- Strain the water and place the beans in a pot with new water.
- Bring to a boil, remove from heat; strain water.
- Replace the beans, add the rest of the ingredients and enough water to cover all the ingredients and simmer covered for an hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.6, Fat 31.4, SaturatedFat 4.4, Sodium 370, Carbohydrate 23.2, Fiber 8.6, Sugar 4, Protein 6.3
FASOLADA (GREEK NAVY BEAN SOUP)
Perfect comfort food in Winter or anytime of year! A classic (actually, ancient) traditional Greek dish. Enjoy!
Provided by Alexa
Categories Greek
Time 5h15m
Yield 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Leave beans to soak over night.
- Chop carrots, onions and celery ribs (with leaves) and add to pot with garlic sauteing in EVOO.
- Add tomato paste, sauce, and whole tomato, crush in hand.
- Add navy beans.
- Add enough water to cover, and remaining EVOO.
- Boil covered for an hour, turn way down heat, and simmer at least 4 hours. The longer, the better.
- Enjoy with additional EVOO on top, crusty bread, and a good hunk of feta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1994.8, Fat 216.6, SaturatedFat 29.9, Sodium 1297.6, Carbohydrate 19.2, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 13.2, Protein 4.2
ANCIENT BEAN SOUP - (FASOLADA)
Don't be put off by the metric measures, just use the Zaar converter. Soaking the beans is not included in the timing.
Provided by Annacia
Categories Beans
Time 3h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Soak the beans in water over night.
- Then boil them with a bay leaf, in water just to cover for 5 minutes.
- Take the pot off the heat and cover for 1 hour.
- Pour the beans and bay leaf into the beef broth and slowly boil for 2 hours. Saute the onion in the lard and then add the parsley, the coriander, the salt and pepper.
- Add this to the beans.
- Add the honey and allow to boil slowly for a few more minutes.
- Before serving, add the garlic cloves that have been passed through a garlic press and mixed with the oil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.7, Fat 38.4, SaturatedFat 13.9, Cholesterol 31.7, Sodium 324.9, Carbohydrate 27, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 5.5, Protein 8
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