Fasolada
Fasolada is a popular Greek bean soup, occasionally referred to as the national food of the Greeks! The star ingredients in this simple bean soup are: white beans, celery, and extra virgin olive oil–in fact, a healthy amount of quality extra virgin olive oil makes all the difference. Some variations of Fasolada include carrots and tomatoes. And if you want to stick with tradition, you’ll want to start with dry white beans, soaked overnight. But this recipe is simplified and takes a more modern, quick-n-dirty approach!
The key difference in this Fasolada recipe is in using canned beans in place of dry white beans. Needless to say, this small change shaved off a few hours of soaking time, immediately transforming Fasolada into a weeknight recipe. Yes, we take a shortcut here, but we don’t give up flavor. Absolutely not! At the outset, I use a combination of onions, garlic, celery and bay leaf. Warm spices are stirred in to continue adding aroma and depth. Finally, a splash of zesty lemon juice and fresh parsley add brightness.
What to serve with Greek Bean Soup (Fasolada)?
When we eat fasolada for dinner, my family typically starts with a bright salad like this traditional Greek salad, or maybe even fattoush salad. No need for too many sides, just add some Greek olives and your favorite rustic bread. If you love beans are are looking for more creations to try, don’t miss this Greek baked beans recipe, and be sure to check out our Best Bean Recipes roundup. 35 recipes for every occasion! More recipes you may like: Ribollita (Tuscan White Bean Soup) Avgolemono: Greek Chicken and Lemon Soup Spicy Spinach Lentil Soup Kidney Bean Salad with Cilantro and Dijon Vinaigrette Visit our collection of Mediterranean recipes and our top Mediterranean diet recipes. JOIN MY FREE E-MAIL LIST for weekly meal plans and more! 4.9 from 44 reviews
