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This nutritious vegan soup features creamy white beans, tender vegetables, and a generous finish of high-quality extra virgin olive oil.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":60,"totalMinutes":75,"activeMinutes":20},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"500g dry white beans (cannellini or navy)","name":"White beans","quantity":500,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.1,"usUnit":"lb","form":"dry","notes":"cannellini, navy, or Great Northern beans; soaked overnight","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"2 medium onions, finely chopped","name":"Onion","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"finely chopped","notes":"medium sized","group":"vegetables","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"2 large carrots, sliced into rounds","name":"Carrots","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"sliced into rounds","notes":"large","group":"vegetables","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"3 stalks celery, chopped","name":"Celery","quantity":3,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"piece","form":"chopped","notes":"stalks","group":"vegetables","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"2 cloves garlic, minced","name":"Garlic","quantity":2,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"clove","form":"minced","notes":"","group":"vegetables","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"2 tablespoons tomato paste","name":"Tomato Paste","quantity":30,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"paste","notes":"","group":"sauce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"150ml extra virgin olive oil","name":"Olive Oil","quantity":150,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"2/3","usUnit":"cup","form":"extra virgin","notes":"divided use","group":"fats","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"2 bay leaves","name":"Bay Leaves","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"whole","notes":"","group":"herbs","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"1.5 liters water","name":"Water","quantity":1.5,"unit":"l","usQuantity":1.6,"usUnit":"qt","form":"liquid","notes":"or vegetable stock","group":"liquid","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"Salt and black pepper to taste","name":"Black Pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"","notes":"to taste","group":"seasoning","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Place the dry white beans in a large bowl, cover with plenty of water, and soak for at least 8 hours or overnight. Drain and rinse thoroughly.","group":"Preparation","title":"Place the dry white beans","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a large pot, cover the soaked beans with fresh water and bring to a boil for 15 minutes. Drain the beans again in a colander.","group":"Parboiling","title":"Cover the soaked beans","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Parboiling"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Wipe the pot dry. Heat half of the olive oil (75ml / 0.3 cup) over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion, carrots, and celery until softened, about 5-7 minutes.","group":"Cooking","title":"Wipe the pot dry","timerMinutes":7,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Add the minced garlic and tomato paste, stirring for 1 minute to release their aroma. Add the parboiled beans, bay leaves, and 1.5 liters (1.6 qt) of fresh water.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the minced garlic and tomato paste, stirring","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 45-60 minutes, or until the beans are tender. Check occasionally to ensure there is enough liquid.","group":"Cooking","title":"Bring to a boil, then reduce heat","timerMinutes":60,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Once the beans are tender, stir in the remaining olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes uncovered to allow the soup to thicken and become creamy.","group":"Finishing","title":"Stir in the remaining olive oil","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"Always add the olive oil towards the end of the cooking process to emulsify the soup and make it creamy. Serve with feta cheese, olives, and crusty bread for the most authentic experience.","cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Greek"]},"course":["soup"],"cookingMethod":["simmer","boil","saute"],"equipment":["large pot","colander","knife","wooden spoon"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","mediterranean","high_protein","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"allergens":["celery"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"bowl","note":"A generous serving per person"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"This soup tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat on the stovetop over medium heat, adding a splash of water if the soup has thickened too much."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_d267b88cf2%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=cfedaa69-6577-4873-ae37-20c0387e91a7","imageAlt":"Fasolada (Greek White Bean Soup) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["fasolada","white bean","greek cuisine","healthy","vegan soup","mediterranean diet"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Fasolada (Greek White Bean Soup)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T02:22:07.252Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T02:22:07.252Z","related":[{"id":"tarhana_corbas_81bc64623a","slug":"tarhana-soup-tarhana-corbas","title":"Tarhana Soup (Tarhana Çorbası)","description":"A traditional, nutrient-dense Turkish soup made from fermented and dried tarhana powder, simmered with garlic, tomato paste, and aromatic dried mint.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Turkish"]},"course":["soup"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","high_protein","mediterranean"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Ftarhana_corbas_81bc64623a%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=b0ff29b3-56e3-4901-a7f1-2e1ed2d57f6c","imageAlt":"Tarhana Soup (Tarhana Çorbası) — recipe cover","tags":["soup","turkish","fermented","probiotic","mediterranean","healthy","comfort food"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":9,"stepCount":7},{"id":"recipe_164c4cf980","slug":"trahanas-soup-trachanosoupa","title":"Trahanas Soup (Trachanósoupa)","description":"A comforting, traditional Greek soup made with trahanas, a unique fermented grain product. 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