Description
A hearty and flavorful Greek white bean soup enriched with garlic and lemon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups dried white beans
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 lemons, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Soak the beans overnight in water.
- Drain and rinse the beans.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onions, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened.
- Add soaked beans and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 hours or until beans are tender.
- Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, blend a portion of the soup.
- Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Greek White Bean Soup, White Bean Soup, Garlic Soup, Lemon Soup