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
GREEK BEAN SOUP
My grandmother learned to make this delicious soup while living in Greece. I love fasolada because it's easy, cheap to make, and great for feeding large groups.
Provided by sb2boston
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas
Time 9h25m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place beans in a large bowl or pot and cover with fresh water. Allow to soak 8 hours to overnight.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large, heavy soup pot. Cook celery and onion until soft and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
- Drain beans and add to the pot with the onion mixture. Cover with 2 inches of cold water and add tomatoes, parsley, dill, oregano, and basil. Bring to a boil, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat and cook until beans are soft, checking every 15 to 20 minutes and adding water as necessary, for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
- Add remaining 1/4 cup olive oil to the soup and season with salt, pepper, and sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.5 calories, Carbohydrate 33.3 g, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 8.3 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 91.7 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
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
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 (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.
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
FASSOULADA (GREEK BEAN SOUP)
This classic Greek vegetarian soup is simple to make. Serve it with lots of fresh crusty bread. From Modern Greek.
Provided by Dreamer in Ontario
Categories Onions
Time 1h45m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Drain beans and place in large saucepan.
- Cover with cold water and bring to a boil, skimming off any froth with a slotted spoon.
- Add all other ingredients except salt and pepper.
- Simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until tender.
- Allow to cool slightly.
- Season with salt and pepper and serve.
GREEK BEAN SOUP (FASOULADA)
Rib-sticking and economical with a mediterranean flair! Serve with warm pita breads and crisp Greek salad!
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h25m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in large pot; add onions, and saute until tender.
- Add carrots, celery, parsley, and dill weed; cook until carrots are glazed, 5-7 minutes.
- Mix in tomato paste, water, and beans; season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover.
- Simmer over low heat 1 or more hours or until beans are tender.
- Stir in lemon juice, if desired, just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.6, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 58.2, Carbohydrate 18.4, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 3.1, Protein 5.4
GREEK BEAN SOUP
Just picture this hearty bean vegetable soup topped with feta cheese, fresh chopped tomato and parsley. Add pita bread, toasted and buttered for dunking.
Provided by Lorac
Categories Cheese
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large sauce pan saute onions, celery and carrots in oil over medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Add broth, garlic, oregano and pepper and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
- Add beans and cabbage, and simmer 5 minutes.
- Add lemon juice and simmer 5 minutes.
- Ladle into individual soup bowls and top with cheese, tomato and parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.8, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 8.3, Sodium 2118.8, Carbohydrate 41.4, Fiber 13.7, Sugar 9.6, Protein 22.8
FASOLATHA (GREEK BEAN SOUP)
Steps:
- Rinse and strain soaked beans. Place in a large saucepan, and cover with water. Boil for 2 to 3 minutes. Drain, discarding the water. Cover the beans with 3 cups water, and bring to a boil. Add onions, carrots, celery, tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, thyme, olive oil, and salt and pepper. Cover. Cook for about 50 to 60 minutes, until the beans are soft. Mix the parsley. If using a pressure cooker, cook all ingredients except parsley for 3 to 4 minutes under 15 pounds pressure. Stir in parsley.
GREEK WHITE BEAN SOUP - MOLYVOS, NYC
Steps:
- 1. Soak beans until wrinkled and split ove, 2-4 hrs. Drain 2. In a dutch oven, add beans, onion, leek, broth and simmer until soft, 1 hr. 3. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper 4. Reserve 1/2 of the soup and using an immersion blender, puree remaining 1/2 . Combine. May be refrigerated at this point for 4 days. 5. To serve, reheat until almost boiling. Mix in the spinach and cook 3-4 min. 6. Plate and sprinkle with 1 T cheese and 1 t oil.
FASOLADA (GREEK NAVY BEAN SOUP)
A Greek staple, this dish is delicious. Serve with feta, Kalamata olives, and a sesame-seeded Italian bread.
Provided by AlexaS
Categories Bean and Pea Soups
Time 13h20m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with cold water, add navy beans, and soak 8 hours to overnight.
- Drain and rinse beans. Return to the pot with carrots, onion, and celery.
- Use kitchen shears to cut whole tomatoes in the can; add to the pot along with tomato paste. Add enough water to cover beans and vegetables and make soupy. Stir in olive oil, then season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, about 5 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1578.6 calories, Carbohydrate 69.7 g, Fat 136.1 g, Fiber 25.6 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, Sodium 425.5 mg, Sugar 11.9 g
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