Fasolada (Greek Navy Bean Soup)

Submitted by Alexa

"Perfect comfort food in Winter or anytime of year! A classic (actually, ancient) traditional Greek dish. Enjoy!"

 

• Ready In: 5hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4-5

ingredients

• 1 large yellow onion
• 1 large bag organic carrots
• 1 large bag organic celery
• 1 small can organic tomato paste
• 4 cups organic tomato sauce or 4 cups puree
• 4 cups good greek extra virgin olive oil
• 3 cups water, to dilute
• 1 tablespoon salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 regular size bag navy beans
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 large can whole tomato

directions

1. Leave beans to soak over night.
2. Chop carrots, onions and celery ribs (with leaves) and add to pot with garlic sauteing in EVOO.
3. Add tomato paste, sauce, and whole tomato, crush in hand.
4. Add navy beans.
5. Add enough water to cover, and remaining EVOO.
6. Boil covered for an hour, turn way down heat, and simmer at least 4 hours. The longer, the better.
7. Enjoy with additional EVOO on top, crusty bread, and a good hunk of feta.