Easy Greek Lemon Bean Soup
A light and hearty soup that will make you feel full and healthy!
This quick and simple soup is my go-to when I want to eat a vegetarian meal that is light yet totally filling. I always feel great after I eat it and I love freezing the leftovers to have on a chilly day.
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Easy Greek Lemon Bean Soup
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 large shallot, diced (or 1/2 small onion)
- 1 medium bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp chili pepper flakes
- salt to taste
- 29 oz can cannellini beans, drained + rinsed
- 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- 1/4 cup dill, chopped
- 1 large lemon
- Optional + recommended: Garnish with crumbled feta
Instructions
- In a medium pot, heat your olive oil on medium and add in the onion and bell pepper to saute until they soften. Stir in the garlic and chili pepper flakes and season with salt to taste.
- Pour in the beans and broth and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from the burner and mix in the lemon juice and dill. Portion out the soup to serve in your bowl and top with some crumbled feta.
Nutrition
Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 610mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1261IU | Vitamin C: 56mg | Calcium: 214mg | Iron: 5mg
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Love that there are few ingredients and economical. Very easy and nutritious. Thank you Stella!
This is a perfectly fresh and delicious springtime soup! I used organic chicken broth. The feta topping is a must.
Hi Amy, glad you liked the bean soup! Thanks for the kind review!
What’d be the substitution for dried dill instead of fresh dill?
Hello! yes you can use dried dill. i would do 1/2 teaspoon.