Greek White Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 2 cups (400g) dried white beans, soaked overnight 2 cups (400g) dried white beans, soaked overnight
• 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, diced 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced 2 celery stalks, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can (400g) diced tomatoes 1 can (400g) diced tomatoes
• 4 cups (950ml) vegetable broth 4 cups (950ml) vegetable broth
• 2 bay leaves 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, for garnish Fresh parsley, for garnish

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 320 kcal / 1340 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 7g, 1g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 55g, 8g
• Protein: 15g
• Fiber: 15g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Drain and rinse the soaked white beans.
2. 2.
   In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
3. 3.
   Add the diced onion, carrots, celery, and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté until the vegetables are softened.
4. 4.
   Add the diced tomatoes, soaked white beans, vegetable broth, bay leaves, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir well to combine.
5. 5.
   Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer for about 1 hour or until the beans are tender.
6. 6.
   Remove the bay leaves from the soup.
7. 7.
   Serve the Greek White Bean Soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley and a drizzle of olive oil.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Dried white beans — Make sure to soak the beans overnight to ensure they cook evenly and become tender.

Tips & Tricks

• For a creamier texture, you can blend a portion of the soup using an immersion blender before serving.
• Add a squeeze of lemon juice to brighten the flavors of the soup.
• Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread for a complete meal.

Serving advice

Serve the Greek White Bean Soup hot in individual bowls. Drizzle each serving with a generous amount of olive oil and sprinkle fresh parsley on top. Accompany it with a slice of crusty bread for a satisfying meal.

Presentation advice

To enhance the presentation, you can garnish the soup with a lemon wedge and a sprinkle of paprika. Serve it in rustic bowls or traditional Greek ceramic bowls for an authentic touch.