Fasolada
January 6th, 2008 by Antonis
Fasolada - Greek Bean Soup
This classic Greek vegetarian soup recipe is simple to make. Served with plenty of crusty bread, it makes a perfect dish for a large impromptu party!
Ingredients:
1 lb dried white beans
1 large yellow onion, peeled and roughly chopped
3 carrots, peeled and sliced
3 sticks celery, strings removed and sliced
3 ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and roughly chopped (or 1 15oz can peeled tomatoes)
2 tbsp tomato paste
5 tbsp olive oil
2 bay leaves
Handful of fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Preparation:
Drain the beans and place in a large saucepan. Cover with cold water and bring to a boil, skimming off any froth with a slotted spoon. Add all the other ingredients except the seasonings, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours or until tender. Allow to cool slightly, season with salt and pepper, and ladle onto bowls.
Serves 6 to 8
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January 11th, 2008 at 11:26 am
Man… this is a simple recipe for a busy people like me. In fact, Muslims also can prepare it for their fasting month because it sweet and good for them.
Trust me, you must try it!
January 17th, 2008 at 2:16 am
Hi, I just found your blog, and the food looks delicious.
I saw an episode of “My Greek Kitchen”, where the host Tonia Buxton made a short of Cyprus style sausage, with main ingredients: minced meat, shredded potato, bread crumbs, onions, and eggs, then fried
I didn’t catch the dish’s name, one website mentioned it to be called ‘dhopes’. But I couldn’t find the recipe, or maybe it actually called something else.
Are you familiar with the dish I’m talking about, at least from the ingredients? I would really like it if you can post it here.
Thank you.
January 25th, 2008 at 4:12 pm
Hi Febs!
Thanks for visiting!
Do you mean “Koupes”?
March 31st, 2008 at 12:01 pm
Hiya,
Message for Febs,
I think from the ingredients you mentioned that they sound like Greek meatballs, called ‘keftethes’ which you roll into small balls or small shaped rugby balls. I don’t think their ‘koupes’ like Antonis mentioned as they are made with bulger wheat, also shaped like rugby balls, but bigger and are filled with mincemeat mixture. Both are very delicious and served with lemon juice.
Hope that helps!