Description
Authentic Greek white bean soup with garlic, olive oil, and fresh lemon. A comforting vegetarian Mediterranean classic.
Ingredients
250 g cannellini beans
1 carrot, thinly sliced
1 celery stick
1/2 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 lemon, zest and juice
6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper
Instructions
1. Soak beans overnight if dried.
2. Heat olive oil and sauté onion, carrot, celery.
3. Add garlic and cook briefly.
4. Add beans and water; simmer until tender.
5. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Add lemon zest and juice.
7. Serve with olive oil drizzle.
Notes
For thicker soup mash some beans.
Add orzo or rice for variation.