Creamy and Spicy Fasolada (Greek White Bean Soup)
A quick modern spin on a Greek household favorite.
If you’re looking for a QUICK delicious, nutritious soup this winter, say no more, you will love this Greek white bean soup. Traditionally, the soup does not have spicy heat, garlic or wine. We also don’t puree a portion of it – and instead leave it to have more of a soup consistency. But what a game changer that is. If you’re a fan of chili, this will certainly satiate you.
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Creamy + Spicy Fasolada (White Bean Soup)
Ingredients
- 3 tbs olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 large carrots, diced
- 2 large celery stalks, diced
- 4 cloves garlilc, minced
- 1 heaping tbs tomato paste
- 3/4 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp Italian Herb Seasoning
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes
- black pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 45 oz cannellini beans (3 cans drained + rinsed)
- 3 cups low sodium vegetable broth (or chicken)
- 1 large handful baby spinach
Instructions
- In a medium pot, heat your olive oil on medium. Add in the onions, celery and carrots and saute until they soften – about 7 minutes. Stir in the garlic for 30 seconds. Pop in the tomato paste and seasonings and give it a stir to coat everything. Add in the wine and cook for 1 minutes. Next add in the beans and the broth. Bring it to boil and then lower the heat to simmer, cover and cook 15 minutes.
- Transfer about 1½ cups of the soup to a small blender and puree until smooth. Pour that back into your soup along with the baby spinach and stir to combine and wilt.
- Serve with fresh lemon wedges.
Nutrition
Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 1306mg | Potassium: 236mg | Fiber: 18g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 6797IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 226mg | Iron: 7mg
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I’ve made this twice now. Easy peasy recipe with pantry staples.
My whole family loves this soup. We don’t like spicy so I eliminated chili flakes and didn’t have dry white wine so I added more vegetable stock. Used a hand blender to make it creamier. Super good, recipe on rotation.
I forgot the raiting! 10 stars for me!!
OMG!!! This is an amazing soup!!!! I just love all your recipes!!! Thank you so so much for sharing!!! You are just awesome Stella!
Loved this recipe!! So good!
Made this tonight and it’s delicious! My husband was literally scraping his bowl to get every last drop of soup lol.
I have been watching your videos for a while. this is the first recipe I’ve made and OMG. Delicious!!! Super easy, super fast. filling and just YUM! I’ll be making more of your recipes.
We just ate this soup and we like it a lot. Harty and filling. It’s a keeper this recipe ….
Delicious! I diced the carrots super fine and celery because I’m not a fan. I’m glad the italien herb was a small amout so it doesn’t over power the dish. I didn’t have any so I substitute fresh parsely, dry thyme, basil and oregano and it tasted great! I’m really picky about soups but this one is a keeper! Thank you soo much for sharing this with us!
My husband loved this. So quick but rich and healthy. Much appreciated!
Yes!! Glad you tried it and you both enjoyed the soup!
I made this for dinner.the only thing that I did differently was I added some ham that was left over for another meal. My husband loved it. I will definitely make this recipe again.
Hi Eleanor, sounds amazing with the ham! Glad you liked the recipe!
Thanks for the tip. I added ham to my second batch!
I made this for dinner tonight. I followed the recipe the way you described the only thing that I did differently was I added some ham that was left over for another meal. My husband loved it. I will definitely make this recipe again.
Can you provide an alternative .. or recommendation to make … the Italian herb seasoning? Thank you.
Hi Terry, dried oregano or dried parsley instead!
One of our favorites, so hearty and delicious.
Hi Linda, i’m so happy the recipe is a winner for you!
So so good! Has anyone made this in the crockpot? If so, instructions on cooking times? Thanks!
Vary good. I decreased the spice a bit for our taste but it still has a wonderful flavor. Putting this on my rotation. Thank you!