Greek Cuisine

Fasolada

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The Greek national bean soup, costed to the penny. Humble cannellini beans, carrot and celery make a thick, olive-oil-rich bowlful for next to nothing.

Prep 10 mins
Cook 30 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £1.59

Approx £6.36 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours

S by Steven Tobin · Published 6 Jul 2026
Fasolada

The recipe

Instructions

  1. 1
    Gently fry the chopped onion, carrot and celery in the olive oil for 8-10 minutes until softened and sweet.
  2. 2
    Stir in the garlic and tomato puree and cook for a minute more.
  3. 3
    Add the chopped tomatoes, drained beans, crumbled stock cube and about 800ml water, then simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  4. 4
    Mash some of the beans against the pan to thicken the soup to your liking.
  5. 5
    Season generously, stir through the chopped parsley and a good drizzle of olive oil, and serve.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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