Greek Bean Soup Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 1hr10 mins

Additional: 8hrs

Total: 9hrs25 mins

Servings: 10

Yield: 10 servings

Greek Bean Soup Recipe

Ingredients

1 pound dried pinto beans

¾ cup olive oil

divided

4 stalks celery with leaves

chopped

1 large onion

chopped

4 large garlic cloves

chopped or pressed

1 (12 ounce) can chopped tomatoes

1 small bunch fresh parsley

finely chopped

1 tablespoon dried dill weed

1 tablespoon dried oregano

1 tablespoon dried basil

salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1 teaspoon white sugar

Soup, Stew and Chili

Directions

Step 1

Place beans in a large bowl or pot and cover with fresh water. Allow to soak 8 hours to overnight.

Step 2

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large heavy soup pot. Cook celery and onion until soft and translucent 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.

Step 3

Drain beans and add to the pot with the onion mixture. Cover with 2 inches of cold water and add tomatoes parsley dill oregano and basil. Bring to a boil about 5 minutes. Reduce heat and cook until beans are soft checking every 15 to 20 minutes and adding water as necessary for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

Step 4

Add remaining 1/4 cup olive oil to the soup and season with salt pepper and sugar.

Nutritional Information

Greek Bean Soup Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:10

Calories: 325.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 10.7g 21%

Carbohydrates: 33.3g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 8.3g 33%

Sugars: 3.2g

Fat: 16.9g 26%

Saturated Fat: 2.4g 12%

Vitamin A Iu: 784.1IU 16%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.6mg 20%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 18%

Vitamin C: 13.6mg 23%

Folate: 254.6mcg 64%

Calcium: 101.2mg 10%

Iron: 4mg 22%

Magnesium: 88.4mg 32%

Potassium: 797.2mg 22%

Sodium: 91.7mg 4%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 28%

Calories From Fat: 152.2

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

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.