Fasolatha (Greek Bean Soup)

50 mins

7 servings

5.0/5 (9 reviews)

The Fasolatha (bean soup) Festival, originated in Florina, Macedonia, Greece, and is now a major cultural event in many Greek communities across the world. _x000D_ _x000D_ In the Northern hemisphere, the religious festival is traditionally observed near the start of winter - on St. Nicholas Day (during his lifetime he was known for giving sustenance to the poor)._x000D_ _x000D_ Food is a major part of the festival. Apart from Fasolatha (bean soup), Olives, Renga (smoked herring) freshly baked Florinian Bread (Pogatsa) Gyros, Souvlaki, Kebabs, and Loukoumathes (honey cinnamon - soaked donuts) are also served. _x000D_ _x000D_ Fasolatha is one of the heartiest dishes on the Greek vegetarian table, and a Lenten mainstay._x000D_ _x000D_

Ingredients

Instructions

Soak the beans in water over night.
Strain the water and place the beans in a pot with new water.
Bring to a boil, remove from heat; strain water.
Replace the beans, add the rest of the ingredients and enough water to cover all the ingredients and simmer covered for an hour.

Prep: 5 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 50 mins

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Amount Per Serving
Calories 391.6
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31.4g		48%
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Total Carbohydrate 23.2g		8%
	Dietary Fiber 8.6g	31%
	Sugars 4.0g
Protein 6.3g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

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