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Greek White Bean Soup with Garlic & Lemon

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A comforting, hearty Greek White Bean Soup infused with garlic and lemon, perfect for a cozy night in or impressing dinner guests.

Ingredients

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  • 250 grams cannellini beans (or other small white beans)
  • 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 onion (minced)
  • 3 garlic cloves (chopped)
  • 1 carrot (cut into very thin slices)
  • 1 stick of celery (finely chopped)
  • 1 lemon (zest + juice)
  • Kosher salt + freshly ground pepper
  • 500 ml vegetable stock (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep the beans: Start by soaking your aliquots of cannellini beans overnight in plenty of water. If you’re in a hurry, do a quick soak by boiling them for 10 minutes, then letting them sit for an hour.
  2. Sauté the aromatics: In a big pot, heat up 4 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add in your minced onion and let it soften until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add the garlic and veggies: Toss in the chopped garlic, sliced carrot, and finely chopped celery. Sauté together for another 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the beans: Drain and rinse your soaked beans and toss them into the pot. Cook for about 2 minutes.
  5. Add liquid: Pour in vegetable stock (or water) until it covers the beans and veggies. Bring to a gentle boil.
  6. Simmer: Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for about 30 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  7. Taste and adjust: Once beans are tender, squeeze in lemon juice and add lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Blend (optional): Use an immersion blender to puree a portion of the soup until creamy, then mix it back in.
  9. Finish with olive oil: Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the soup just before serving.

Notes

Feel free to get creative with the soup. Add herbs, spices, or proteins to make it your own.

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Keywords: Greek, white bean soup, vegan, comfort food, garlic, lemon

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