Authentic Fasolatha Soup

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5 from 7 votes

This authentic fasolatha soup recipe is a simple, delicious, & traditional Greek soup made with a blend of white beans, tomatoes, veggies, olive oil, and spices. A hearty and satisfying vegetarian soup you can make and enjoy.

Prep Time5

Cook Time35

Total Time40

Course: Lunch, Soup

Cuisine: American, Greek

Servings: servings

Calories: 281kcal

Author: Kelly Jensen

Cost: $3

Equipment

Large Soup Pot

Ingredients

1 lb dried white beans like Great Northern or Navy beans
1/2 cup olive oil
1 onion sliced
2 large carrots diced
2 stalks celery diced
4 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili flakes or more to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
8 cups vegetable broth

Instructions

Soak your dried white beans in water for 8 hours or overnight. Drain, rinse, and set aside.
In a large Dutch oven or soup pot, heat 1/4 cup olive oil over low heat. Add the garlic, onions, celery, carrots, and chili flakes, and saute for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
Add the tomato paste to the vegetables, and cook for 2-3 more minutes.
To the pot, add the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil and the drained beans. Stir well to combine, making sure the beans are coated in the spices and vegetables
Add in the vegetable broth and bay leaves, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook the soup for 1 hour or until the beans are softened.
Taste soup, and adjust seasonings - adding more salt or chili flakes if desired. Discard bay leaves. Serve hot, with a drizzle of additional olive oil if desired.

Notes

Additions and Substitutions

You can add canned tomatoes in addition to the tomato paste if desired.

For a smokier flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon of smoked paprika - the spice pairs well with the tomatoes in this dish!

Serve this alongside a thick slice of vegan sourdough focaccia bread for a fantastic Mediterranean meal.

Dietary Modifications

This recipe is naturally vegan, vegetarian, and dairy free.
To make this recipe gluten free, ensure all ingredients are certified gluten free if needed.

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