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Greek Bean Soup (Fasolada)

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Greece's national dish — a humble bean soup of cannellini, tomatoes, carrots and celery in a generous bath of olive oil. Cheap, vegan, deeply soulful.

Prep 10 mins
Cook 50 mins
Servings 6
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £1.51

Approx £9.08 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours →

S by Steven Tobin · Published 4 May 2026
Greek Bean Soup (Fasolada)

The recipe

Instructions

  1. 1
    Soften the chopped onion, carrot and celery in olive oil for 10 minutes — be generous with the oil.
  2. 2
    Add the garlic, oregano and bay leaves for 1 minute. Then the tomatoes, drained beans and stock.
  3. 3
    Bring to a simmer for 30 minutes until everything is silky and the soup has thickened.
  4. 4
    Mash a few beans against the side of the pot to thicken further.
  5. 5
    Drizzle each bowl with a final hit of olive oil and chopped parsley. Serve with feta and crusty bread.

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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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