How to Make the BEST White Bean Soup | Nikki's Greek Fasolatha

canned white beans

🥗Healthier: dried beans

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Dried beans are more nutritious and cost-effective.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a similar flavor with health benefits.

crushed tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: tomato puree

Fresh tomatoes can enhance flavor and texture.

red pepper flakes

🥗Healthier: fresh chili

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Fresh chili adds flavor without the heat.

Chop 1 large onion finely, 1 medium carrot into half moons, and 3 stalks of celery.

Put 16 cups of water in a big pot and add 1 bag of white beans.

Bring to a boil.

Add chopped onion, celery, carrot, and 1/4 cup of olive oil to the pot and stir.

Bring back to a boil, then cover and lower heat to medium.

Cook for 2 hours.

After 2 hours, check the soup and add 1/2 cup of tomato paste diluted in 1/4 cup of water.

Mix the tomato paste into the soup and let it cook for a few minutes.

Prepare a cornstarch slurry with 2 teaspoons of cornstarch and 1/4 cup of cold water, then add to the soup.

Add 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, adjusting to taste.

Cook for another 3 to 5 minutes until thickened.

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