Healthy Recipes Soup Fassoulatha (White Bean Soup) 4.1 (9) 8 Reviews Also known as fasolada, this simple, rich stew is popular in Greek cuisine. Featuring a medley of white beans, tomatoes, carrots and celery, this fragrant stew is perfect for cooler weather. By James Chatto James Chatto James Chatto is a James Beard Award–nominated food writer, among many other vocations and avocations. James was born in London and made a name for himself as a singer and saxophonist, a short story writer, a film and West End musical theater actor, a vintner and an olive farmer in rural Greece before beginning his career as a food writer in Toronto. James has been a columnist and editor at Toronto Life, Enroute and the Liquor Control Board of Ontario’s magazine Food & Drink. His books include The Man Who Ate Toronto, A Matter of Taste and The Seducer’s Cookbook, and he has contributed to many other cookbooks, including The Eating Well Cookbook. He is national culinary advisor and head judge for Canada’s Great Kitchen Party as well as co-founder and head judge of the Canadian Culinary Championships. James is currently a puppetmaker and editor of the menswear magazine Harry. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 18, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Cook Time: 30 mins Additional Time: 2 hrs Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Healthy Pregnancy Healthy Aging Low-Sodium High Blood Pressure High-Fiber Heart-Healthy Vegan Vegetarian Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1 pound dried white beans, soaked overnight 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 large onions, finely chopped 2 stalks celery, finely chopped 2 large carrots, finely chopped 1 quart water 2 large ripe tomatoes, peeled and mashed, or 1 tablespoon tomato paste 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper Freshly ground pepper, to taste Directions Drain beans and cook them, covered, in a large pot of boiling water until tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Drain. Heat oil in a Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat. Saute onions, celery and carrots for 3 to 5 minutes. Add water, the cooked beans, tomatoes, oregano, salt, cayenne and pepper. Simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings. Originally appeared: EatingWell Soups Special Issue April 2016 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 256 Calories 5g Fat 42g Carbs 13g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Serving Size about 1 1/2 cups Calories 256 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 42g 15% Dietary Fiber 16g 57% Total Sugars 4g Protein 13g 26% Total Fat 5g 6% Saturated Fat 1g 4% Vitamin A 3448IU 69% Vitamin C 10mg 12% Folate 207mcg 52% Sodium 321mg 14% Calcium 130mg 10% Iron 4mg 23% Magnesium 106mg 25% Potassium 876mg 19% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.