Fasolatha (Greek Bean Soup)

The Fasolatha (bean soup) Festival, originated in Florina, Macedonia, Greece, and is now a major cultural event in many Greek communities across the world.

Ingredients

• 1 lb navy beans (or any other small dried white bean)
• 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 1 onion, peeled and chopped
• 3 stalks celery, chopped (leaves included)
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 cup olive oil
• Salt
• Pepper

Directions:

Soak the beans in water over night.

Strain the water and place the beans in a pot with new water.

Bring to a boil, remove from heat; strain water.

Replace the beans, add the rest of the ingredients and enough water to cover all the ingredients and simmer covered for an hour.

Serve

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