Greek Fasolatha (Navy Bean Soup)

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2
Healthy and comforting Greek Fasolatha (Navy Bean Soup) recipe
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Prep

8 hours

Cook

2 hours

Ready In

10 hours

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 1/4 cups dried navy beans ( about 1 pound )
2 cups carrots ( sliced in rounds )
2 cups celery ( chopped in 1 inch pieces )
2 cups celery leaves ( chopped coarsely )
3/4 cup olive oil
1 cup onion ( finely chopped )
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 medium tomatoes ( finely chopped )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
325
Sugar
6g
Fat
13g
Greek Fasolatha (Navy Bean Soup) is a traditional and comforting soup in Greece. It is made with simple ingredients, including navy beans which are a staple in Greek cuisine. This soup is great for warming up on a chilly day and it is also a healthy and nutritious choice.

Instructions

1.Soak the navy beans in water overnight.
2.Drain and rinse the beans then put them into a large pot.
3.Add the sliced carrots, chopped celery, celery leaves, onions, olive oil, salt and pepper to the pot.
4.Cover the ingredients in the pot with water and bring to a boil.
5.Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours or until beans are tender.
6.Once the beans are cooked, add the chopped tomatoes and stir to combine.
7.Simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes or until tomatoes are heated through.

PROS

This Greek Fasolatha (Navy Bean Soup) is a healthy and comforting meal, full of vitamins.

It can be easily customized to include your favorite vegetables.

CONS

If you are not a fan of navy beans, this recipe may not be for you.

It requires a longer cooking time than some other soups.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Navy beans are high in fiber and protein, which makes this soup very satisfying.
It can also help with managing blood sugar levels and improving heart health.

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