Greek Bean Soup (Fasoulada)

Submitted by PalatablePastime

"Rib-sticking and economical with a mediterranean flair! Serve with warm pita breads and crisp Greek salad!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 25mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 8-10

ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 medium onions, sliced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 medium celery ribs, sliced
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 teaspoons dill weed
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 8 cups water (2 quarts)
• 1 lb great northern bean, sorted,soaked overnight,rinsed,and drained
• salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (optional)

directions

1. Heat olive oil in large pot; add onions, and saute until tender.
2. Add carrots, celery, parsley, and dill weed; cook until carrots are glazed, 5-7 minutes.
3. Mix in tomato paste, water, and beans; season to taste with salt and pepper.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover.
5. Simmer over low heat 1 or more hours or until beans are tender.
6. Stir in lemon juice, if desired, just before serving.

Reviews

[SME_Cook]

This was very economical and good for a bean lover. But, it needed quite a bit of spice. We added chicken broth and a lot of salt and pepper. Twice the dill it called for. But, for a cheap soup, it was good.

 

[Irmgard]

This soup was OK but it was missing something - what, I don't know. I used all of the listed ingredients and even added some garlic and chicken bouillion but even that did nothing to liven up the taste.