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Greek White Bean Soup

Cozy Greek White Bean Soup with Bright Lemon Flavor

This Greek White Bean Soup is a comforting and nutritious dish, perfect for chilly days.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 250 grams Cannellini Beans Substitute with navy or great northern beans if necessary.
  • 6 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin is the best choice for taste.
  • 0.5 pieces Onion Minced.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Chopped.
  • 1 piece Carrot Thinly sliced.
  • 1 stick Celery Finely chopped.
  • 1 piece Lemon Zest + Juice From one lemon.
  • Kosher Salt + Freshly Ground Pepper Essential for seasoning; adjust to taste.
  • 500 ml Vegetable Stock Optional; can be used to add richness instead of water.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • medium pot
  • Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Greek White Bean Soup
  1. Soak the cannellini beans in a large bowl of water overnight.
  2. In a medium pot, bring fresh water to a boil, then add the drained beans and cook for 3-4 minutes.
  3. In a large pot, heat 6 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat and sauté the minced onion and chopped garlic for about 5-7 minutes until golden and fragrant.
  4. Add the pre-cooked cannellini beans to the onion and garlic mixture with 1.5 liters of water or a combination of water and vegetable stock, then bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce the heat to medium-low and partially cover the pot, allowing the soup to simmer for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  6. Introduce the finely chopped celery and thinly sliced carrot to the pot, and season with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, cooking for another 20-30 minutes.
  7. Stir in the juice and zest of one lemon and simmer for an additional 2 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, soak the beans overnight and use extra virgin olive oil for cooking.

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