Traditional Vegan Fasolada
This hearty Greek white bean soup is a comforting and nutritious meal, packed with vegetables and aromatic herbs. It's a classic vegan dish that's perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner. The slow simmer allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
Een origineel recept van Forkin
- Totale tijd
- 1 uur 45 min
- Porties
- 4
- Moeilijkheid
- Gemiddeld
Allergeneninformatie: kan selderij bevatten. Controleer bij een allergie altijd de verpakking van de ingrediënten.
Mise-en-place
Ingrediënten
Ingrediënten
- 250 gdried great northern bean, soaked overnight and drained
- 60 mlolive oil
- 1 styellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 stcarrot, diced
- 2 stcelery stalk, diced
- 3 teentjegarlic, minced
- 400 gcrushed tomato
- 1 lwater
- 1 stbay leaf
- 0,5 tldried oregano
- 1 tlsalt, or to taste
- 0,5 tlblack pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
garnish
- 2 elfresh parsley, chopped(optioneel)
Keukengerei
ladle · large pot · cutting board · knife
De bereidingswijze
Stap voor stap
- 1
If you haven't already, soak the dried great northern beans in plenty of cold water overnight, then drain and rinse them thoroughly.
Tip van de kok: Soaking helps reduce cooking time and improves digestibility.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Ongeveer 1 min
Tip van de kok: Use a heavy-bottomed pot to prevent sticking.
- 3
Add the chopped yellow onion, diced carrot, and diced celery to the pot and sauté for 8-10 minutes until the vegetables soften.
Ongeveer 9 min
Tip van de kok: Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- 4
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Ongeveer 1 min
Tip van de kok: Be careful not to burn the garlic, as it can turn bitter.
- 5
Add the crushed tomatoes, water, bay leaf, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
Ongeveer 1 min
- 6
Stir in the drained great northern beans.
Ongeveer 1 min
- 7
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 60-75 minutes, or until the beans are tender.
Ongeveer 1 uur 15 min
Tip van de kok: Check occasionally and add more hot water if the soup becomes too thick.
- 8
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
- 9
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- 10
Ladle the fasolada into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Ongeveer 1 min
Tip van de kok: Serve with crusty bread for dipping.
Goed bewaren
Store leftover fasolada in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a little water if needed to adjust consistency.