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Fassolatha - White Bean Soup




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Recipe Introduction


Here is another soup recipe for bean-lovers. This classic white bean soup recipe makes 6 - 8 servings and is hearty, nutritious, and delicious.


List of Ingredients




1 lb. Dried white beans - such as Great Northern or Navy beans
10 cups water
1/2 cup olive oil
1 large onion, diced
2 medium carrots, diced
2 ribs celery, diced
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. Dried mint (optional)
1 - 14 oz. Can diced plum tomatoes, un-drained
2 tbsp. Tomato paste
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish


Recipe



Soaking dried beans re-hydrates them and results in more tender beans and shorter cooking time. If you don't have an extra day to soak the beans overnight, you can try the quick soak method below.

Quick Soaking Method:
Add beans plus enough water to cover beans by 2 inches to a pot. Add 2 tbsp. Salt and stir. Bring beans to a rolling boil. Turn off heat, cover, and soak for an hour. Drain and rinse beans under cold water before using.

For the Soup:
Add the beans, water, and olive oil to a large, non-reactive soup pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered until beans are tender but not mushy, about 1 hour. Add vegetables, tomatoes, tomato paste, and bay leaf to the pot and simmer uncovered another 30-45 minutes for flavors to meld and soup to thicken a bit. Season the soup with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Remove the bay leaf and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Yield: 6 - 8 servings

Note: Adding an acidic ingredient like tomato to the soup before the beans are cooked can toughen the skins on the beans.