Greek White Bean Soup With Garlic & Lemon

This Greek White Bean Soup with Garlic & Lemon is a comforting and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a cozy meal. The tender beans, combined with the fresh flavors of lemon and garlic, create a soup that’s both hearty and refreshing. This traditional recipe is simple to make, yet it packs a punch of Mediterranean flavors that will warm your soul.

Ingredients:

• 250 grams / 8.8 oz cannellini beans (or other small white beans), soaked in water overnight 🌰
• 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 🫒
• ½ onion, minced 🧅
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped 🧄
• 1 carrot, cut into very thin slices 🥕
• 1 stick of celery, finely chopped 🌿
• 1 lemon, zest + juice 🍋
• Kosher salt + freshly ground pepper 🧂
• Optional: 500 ml vegetable stock 🥣

Instructions:

1️⃣ Prepare The Beans:

Start by draining the beans that have soaked overnight. Half fill a cooking pot with fresh water and add the beans. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook for 3-4 minutes. Drain the beans in a strainer. 🌊

2️⃣ Cooking On The Stovetop:

In a medium-sized cooking pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the minced onion and chopped garlic, cooking until softened and golden in color. 🧅🧄

3️⃣ Add Beans and Liquid:

Add the drained beans to the pot, along with 1.5 liters of water (or 1 liter of water and 500 ml vegetable stock if using). Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer with the lid partly open, allowing the beans to cook for about 2 hours or until they are completely soft and tender. ⏳

4️⃣ Add Vegetables:

Stir in the finely chopped celery and thinly sliced carrot. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Continue simmering, stirring occasionally, until the soup thickens to your desired consistency. 🥕🌿

5️⃣ Finish With Lemon:

To finish, add the lemon juice and zest to the soup, cooking for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat and serve immediately, garnished with freshly ground pepper and an extra squeeze of fresh lemon if desired. 🍋

Cooking Tips:

• If you prefer a richer flavor, using vegetable stock instead of water can enhance the depth of the soup.
• For an extra touch of Greek authenticity, drizzle a little more olive oil on top before serving.

Serving Suggestions:

This Greek White Bean Soup is perfect on its own, but you can also serve it with crusty bread for dipping or a simple side salad for a complete meal.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 8g
• Fat: 18g
• Carbohydrates: 32g
• Fiber: 7g

Recipe Details:

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
• Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
• Servings: 4 servings

Enjoy this delightful and nourishing Greek White Bean Soup with your loved ones, and let the flavors transport you to the sunny shores of the Mediterranean!

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