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Greek White Bean Soup

Creamy Greek White Bean Soup Crafted for Cozy Nights

Enjoy a comforting bowl of Greek White Bean Soup, a hearty vegan dish made with protein-rich cannellini beans and bright lemon flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 250 grams Cannellini Beans Substitute with navy or great northern beans if needed.
  • 6 tablespoons Olive Oil Choose extra virgin for the best flavor.
  • 0.5 pieces Onion Minced.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Chopped; feel free to use roasted garlic.
  • 1 pieces Carrot Thinly sliced.
  • 1 stick Celery Finely chopped.
For the Flavor Boost
  • 1 pieces Lemon Zest + Juice From 1 lemon.
  • Kosher Salt + Black Pepper To taste.
For Cooking Liquid
  • 500 ml Vegetable Stock Optional; use for enriched flavor.

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Large pot
  • Medium pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Beans: Soak cannellini beans in a large bowl of cold water overnight. Drain and rinse them before cooking.
  2. Initial Cooking: Transfer soaked beans to a pot, add fresh water to cover, boil for 3-4 minutes, then drain.
  3. Sauté Aromatics: In a medium pot, heat olive oil, add minced onion and chopped garlic, cook until golden and fragrant.
  4. Simmer Soup: Add drained beans, enough water or stock to cover, boil, then simmer on low for about 2 hours.
  5. Final Additions: Stir in chopped celery and carrot, season to taste, then simmer for an additional 15-20 minutes.
  6. Serve: Adjust seasoning, ladle into bowls, and garnish with lemon slices and black pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Soaking beans overnight ensures tenderness. Use homemade vegetable stock for better flavor. If soup is too thin, simmer uncovered until thickened.

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