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Greek White Bean Soup

Creamy Greek White Bean Soup: A Heart-Healthy Hug in a Bowl

This Greek White Bean Soup is a heart-healthy, plant-based delight with creamy cannellini beans and fresh herbs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 cup cannellini beans soaked overnight
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus extra for drizzling
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano
  • 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
For the Vegetables
  • 2 stalks celery chopped into half-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh juice is best
  • to taste Aleppo pepper or substitute with paprika and red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by soaking your cannellini beans in a large bowl of salted water overnight.
  2. In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil. Add chopped onion, celery, and fresh oregano. Sauté for about 5–7 minutes until the onion is translucent.
  3. Pour in 6 cups of chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil.
  4. Add the soaked cannellini beans to the boiling broth, reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  5. Scoop out about 2 cups of the soup into a blender and blend until smooth. Return this blended portion back to the pot.
  6. Add the freshly squeezed juice of one lemon and sprinkle in Aleppo pepper to taste.
  7. Ladle the soup into warm bowls, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, and sprinkle with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Properly soaking cannellini beans and using fresh ingredients enhances the flavor and texture of the soup.

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