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Greek Fasolada Soup

Name: Greek Fasolada Soup
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 200 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Soup
Ingredients: 1 cup dried white beans (cannellini or navy); 4 cups water; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 carrots, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon dried rosemary; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; Salt and black pepper, to taste; 6 cups vegetable stock or water; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley; 1 sprig fresh rosemary

Fasolada is a traditional Greek bean soup enriched with the flavors of lemon and rosemary. It's a comforting, full-bodied dish perfect for cooler days.

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·By Ethan Brooks·August 22, 2025

Greek Fasolada Soup — Soup served and photographed from above

Prep

50 min

Cook

2 h 30 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Bean Soak

For the Soup Base

For the Broth

For Garnishing

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 189 kcal
Protein: 7.83 g
Carbs: 28.17 g
Fat: 5 g
Fiber: 9.33 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1135 kcal
Protein: 47 g
Carbs: 169 g
Fat: 30 g
Fiber: 56 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 cup dried white beans (cannellini or navy)	680	43	122	2	46
4 cups water	0	0	0	0	0
2 tablespoons olive oil	240	0	0	28	0
1 large onion, finely chopped	44	1	10	0	2
2 carrots, diced	50	1	12	0	4
2 celery stalks, diced	16	1	4	0	2
3 garlic cloves, minced	13	1	3	0	0
1 tablespoon tomato paste	14	0	3	0	0
1 bay leaf	0	0	0	0	0
1 teaspoon dried rosemary	1	0	0	0	0
1 teaspoon dried thyme	1	0	0	0	1
Salt and black pepper, to taste	0	0	0	0	0
6 cups vegetable stock or water	60	1	12	0	0
1 tablespoon lemon zest	4	0	1	0	1
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice	8	0	2	0	0
2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley	2	0	0	0	0
1 sprig fresh rosemary	2	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Beans

1
Rinse the beans
Thoroughly rinse the beans under cold water.
2
Cover with water
Place beans in a large bowl and cover with 4 cups of cold water.
3
Soak overnight
Let soak overnight or for at least 8 hours.

Preparing the Soup Base

1
Heat the oil
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2
Sauté the vegetables
Add onion, carrot, and celery; sauté until vegetables are soft, about 5–7 minutes.
Tip: Ensure the vegetables are well softened to enhance the soup’s flavor.
3
Add garlic and tomato paste
Stir in garlic and tomato paste; cook for another 2 minutes.
Tip: Use freshly ground pepper for a more intense flavor.

How to Make Greek Fasolada Soup

Total time: 3 h 20 min · Yields 6 servings

1
Building the Flavor Barrage
Add the soaked and drained beans to the pot with the sautéed vegetables.
2
Simmering Harmony
Pour in the vegetable stock, add lemon zest, lemon juice, bay leaf, rosemary, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper.
3
Finishing Touch
Remove the bay leaf and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish before serving.