Best Traditional Bean Soup Recipes

HOW TO MAKE TRADITIONAL GREEK BEAN SOUP (FASOLADA)

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.

TRADITIONAL COSTA RICAN BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Rinse beans well.
• Soak beans in water in a saucepan for 2 hours.
• Bring to a boil.
• Cover and simmer until beans are soft about 1 ½ hours. Remove from heat.
• Puree beans with their liquid, onions, bell peepers, oregano, cilantro, celery, garlic, and cilantro in a blender.
• Transfer to a saucepan and heat the soup at medium low temperature.
• Poach eggs in soup.
• Serve hot w/ fried flour or corn tortillas.

TRADITIONAL BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Cook the beans, in the express cooker, put the beans, the water, the onion, and 1 garlic clove.
• Let them get cooked, and soft.
• Take the beans and let them get a little cold. Take them into the blender with the water they cooked in.
• Cut the tortillas in small pieces, and fry them until they are hard.
• In a pot put the beans you just blended, add some chicken broth, and the tortillas and let it boil.
• Cut the cheese in small cubes.
• Cut the chiles in circles.
• Cut the avocado in small cubes as well.
• After the beans with the chicken broth has boiled, add a little salt, if you want.
• Then put some avocado, some chile, cream, and some cheese, in every dish.
• Then add the soup, and enjoy it.

TRADITIONAL MENNONITE GREEN BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• In a large stock pot, add vegetables to broth and simmer until vegetables are well done, about an hour.
• Half an hour before serving, add finely shredded parsley and savory, which has been tied for easy removal. (I usually just throw a spice ball with this stuff in it along with the veggies and leave it in there for the full hour).
• Remove herbs and add 2 to 3 tablespoons sour cream. Combine and serve.
• Or, instead of adding sour cream, just serve with cream or milk at the table.