Fasolada

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:31:04 GMT

Step 1

In a bowl, add the beans and fill it with enough water to completely cover them

Step 2

Add 1 levelled teaspoon of salt and gently stir. Allow them to soak for 8-12 hours

Step 3

When ready, drain and wash them well with very cold water.

Step 4

Drain again and set aside

Step 5

Chop the celery into 1-2 cm pieces and chop the carrots into 1-2 cm rounds

Step 6

Coarsely chop the onion and thinly slice the garlic cloves.

Step 7

Place a pot over medium heat and immediately add the olive oil and vegetables, without letting the pot get hot.

Step 8

Sauté for 15-20 minutes, until the vegetables soften while stirring occasionally

Step 9

When all of the juices have evaporated and the vegetables have softened, add the tomato paste and sauté for 1 minute while stirring.

Step 10

Add the beans, bay leaves, rosemary, bouillon cube and the potatoes whole.

Step 11

Add the water and cover the pot. Simmer for 1 – 1 ½ hours.

Step 12

Check on the soup from time to time in case a little more water needs to be added. If you do add more water make sure it is boiling so that the boiling process is not interrupted.

Step 13

About 10 minutes before the soup is done, add salt and pepper and cover with lid again.

Step 14

When ready, remove from heat, remove the apple from the pot and discard

Step 15

Serve soup by adding some chili flakes, extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper. Serve along with feta, anchovies, olives, thyme and olive oil.

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