Fasolada (Greek Navy Bean Soup)

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

• Ready In: 5 hrs 15 mins
• 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.