Slow-Simmered Fasolada Greek White Bean Soup

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

A hearty and healthy traditional Greek white bean soup simmered with vegetables and herbs for a comforting Mediterranean meal. This Greek recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 120 minutes, pairs dried white beans, olive oil, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried white beans
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large, diced onion
• 2 medium, diced carrots
• 2 diced celery stalks
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
• 6 cups water or vegetable broth
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup dried white beans and soak in cold water for 8 hours or overnight. Drain and rinse again.
2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 large diced onion, 2 diced carrots, 2 diced celery stalks, and 3 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 7 minutes until vegetables soften and become fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to deepen flavor.
4. Step 4: Add drained beans, 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes, 6 cups water or vegetable broth, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 bay leaf, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover partially, and simmer for about 1 1/2 hours until beans are tender.
5. Step 5: Remove bay leaf. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley and 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice to brighten the flavors.
6. Step 6: Adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if desired. Serve hot with crusty bread.