Greek Beans And Grains Soup Polysporia Recipes

GREEK BEANS AND GRAINS SOUP (POLYSPORIA)

Steps:

• In large pot, sauté onions, lightly seasoned with salt and freshly ground black pepper, in olive oil.
• Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in Beans and Grains mixture, stock, and 1 teaspoons salt. Bring to a boil, cover, turn down heat to low, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, or until beans are tender.
• When beans are done, stir in green onion, dill, lemon juice, and lemon peel. Cook for 5 minutes.
• Taste and add salt, freshly ground black pepper, dill, or lemon juice, as needed. Garnish with dill and serve immediately.

FASOLADA (VEGETARIAN GREEK BEAN SOUP)

Steps:

• 1. Soak bean in water overnight. 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.
• 2. Add all the other ingredients except the salt and pepper, 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

GREEK BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Place beans in a large bowl or pot and cover with fresh water. Allow to soak 8 hours to overnight.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large, heavy soup pot. Cook celery and onion until soft and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
• Drain beans and add to the pot with the onion mixture. Cover with 2 inches of cold water and add tomatoes, parsley, dill, oregano, and basil. Bring to a boil, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat and cook until beans are soft, checking every 15 to 20 minutes and adding water as necessary, for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
• Add remaining 1/4 cup olive oil to the soup and season with salt, pepper, and sugar.