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Bean soup: The traditional Greek food
Bean soup is a traditional dish that has really nourished a lot of generations for years. After all, who hasn’t tasted bean soup in his childhood while he was watching his mom or dad cooking and filling the kitchen with aromas? Warm food, delicious and very low budget. Bean soup is also one of the main dishes that Christians cook during the Lent. That’s why we’re here today, as this time of year comes and many of us will taste this much loved food.
What is so special about a bean soup?
Truthfully, a lot of stuff and nothing at the same time! Bean soup consists of simple ingredients that we can all find near us. Of course I am very jealous of those who can grow their own vegetables and I sincerely hope that at some point of my life, I will be able to do the same. For now what I do is going at street markets, so I can find fresh and high quality ingredients. For me, bean soup is a food that fits perfectly in the cold days of the year and I love enjoying it. So, I decided to make this traditional recipe and share it with you.
Greek White Bean Soup!
Ingredients
- 500 g medium white beans
- 5 fresh onions
- 2 dried onions
- 2 carrots
- 2 potatoes (You can use sweet potatoes instead)
- 1 bunch of celery
- 1 clove of garlic
- 5 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tbsp. tomato paste
- 1 1/2 tbsp. salt
- 1/3 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. turmeric
- 1 pinch of freshly ground pepper
- 1 cube of vegetables
- thyme
Instructions
- Boil the beans in 1L of water for 30 minutes.
- Then, drain them well in a colander.
- Add in a saucepan the olive oil and lightly fry the onions (fresh and dried), celery, carrots, garlic and potatoes, after chopping them.
- Add the tomato paste and mix for 2-3 minutes.
- Put the beans, 1 ½ L of water and the spices in the pot and let them boil for 50 minutes on a medium heat.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Have a nice cooking session!
