Fasolada
This traditional Greek white bean soup is a hearty and nutritious plant-based meal. Made with simple ingredients, it offers a comforting and flavorful experience. It's perfect for a satisfying lunch or a light dinner.
Izvorni recept autora Forkin
- Ukupno vrijeme
- 1 h 15 min
- Porcije
- 4
- Težina
- Srednje
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Priprema
Sastojci
Sastojci
- 250 gdried cannellini beans, soaked overnight and drained
- 1 komyellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 komcarrot, finely diced
- 2 komcelery stalk, finely diced
- 3 češanjgarlic, minced
- 400 gcrushed tomatoes
- 1.000 mlvegetable broth
- 3 žlicaolive oil
- 1 kombay leaf
- 1 žličicadried oregano
- 1 žličicasalt
- 0,5 žličicablack pepper, freshly ground
garnish
- 2 žlicafresh parsley, chopped
Oprema
ladle · large pot · knife · cutting board
Postupak
Korak po korak
- 1
If using dried beans, ensure they have been soaked overnight and drained thoroughly. Alternatively, use canned beans, rinsed well.
Napomena kuhara: Soaking dried beans reduces cooking time and can aid digestion.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Oko 1 min
- 3
Add the onion, carrot, and celery to the pot and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally.
Oko 7 min
Napomena kuhara: Don't rush this step; softening the vegetables builds a strong flavor base.
- 4
Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Oko 1 min
Napomena kuhara: Be careful not to burn the garlic, as it can turn bitter.
- 5
Add the soaked and drained cannellini beans, crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, bay leaf, and dried oregano to the pot.
Oko 2 min
- 6
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45-60 minutes, or until the beans are tender.
Oko 1 h
Napomena kuhara: The cooking time will vary depending on the age and type of beans.
- 7
Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste.
Oko 1 min
Napomena kuhara: Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more salt if necessary.
- 8
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
- 9
Ladle the fasolada into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.
Oko 1 min
Napomena kuhara: Serve with crusty bread for dipping.
Pravilno čuvanje
Store leftover fasolada in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave until warmed through, adding a splash of water or broth if too thick.