Fasolada

Φασολάδα · Fasoláda

Ingredients13

• dried white beans400 g
• extra-virgin olive oil120 ml
• onion1
• carrot2
• celery stalks2
• garlic3 cloves
• tomato paste1 tbsp
• ripe tomatoes2
• bay leaves2
• dried oregano1 tsp
• salt1 tsp
• black pepper1/2 tsp
• fresh parsley2 tbsp

Method

1. Cover the beans with plenty of cold water and soak them overnight, then drain and rinse.
2. Put the beans in a large pot, cover with fresh water, bring to a boil, and skim off any foam.
3. Chop the onion, carrot, and celery; add them to the pot with the garlic, bay leaves, and oregano.
4. Stir in the tomato paste, grated or chopped tomatoes, and most of the olive oil.
5. Simmer gently, partly covered, for about 1 hour 30 minutes until the beans are very tender, adding water if needed.
6. Season with salt and pepper near the end of cooking.
7. Remove the bay leaves, stir in the remaining olive oil and chopped parsley, and serve hot.