Fassoulatha (White Bean Soup)

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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. 

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Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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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

  • teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. Drain beans and cook them, covered, in a large pot of boiling water until tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Drain.

  2. 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

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

256 Calories
5g Fat
42g Carbs
13g Protein
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.

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