Traditional Greek bean soup recipe (Fasolada)

Name: Traditional Greek bean soup recipe (Fasolada)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 20 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 500g dry white kidney beans or cannellini beans or navy beans (18 ounces); 3-4 carrots, finely chopped; 1 large white onion, finely chopped (if you love onions, add one more!); 3 stalks of celery, finely chopped; 130ml extra virgin olive oil (1/2 cup); 2 tbsps tomato paste; a pinch of paprika (hot or sweet, according to preferance); salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste (min 2 flat teaspoons each)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:1h 20min

Looking for an authentic Greek bean soup (fasolada) recipe? Find out how to make it the traditional Greek way! This is the authentic recipe for fasolada, a trademark dish that has nourished generations.

Updated at: Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:15:40 GMT