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Fasolada
Fasolada is a traditional Greek white bean soup, often considered the national dish of Greece. It's a rich, vegetarian bean soup typically flavored with olive oil, vegetables, and herbs, making it a hearty and healthy option.
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Recipe Instructions
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Soak white beans in water overnight.
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Drain the beans and place them in a large pot with fresh water to cover them.
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Bring to a boil and then simmer for approximately 50 minutes or until beans are tender.
- 4
In another pan, heat olive oil and add onions, garlic, carrots, and celery.
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Saute the vegetables until they are softened.
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Add the vegetable mixture to the beans.
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Stir in tomato paste, water, salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar to the pot.
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Add bay leaves and dried thyme.
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Simmer the soup for another 30 minutes.
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Adjust seasoning, remove bay leaves, and serve hot with a drizzle of olive oil and chopped parsley on top.