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Mediterranean Revelry, a Greek/Sicilian Dinner Party

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This leap year Easter will be on May 1, 2016 and on the third Monday of March; Lent begins.

So to prepare for all those meatless 40 days think of this recipe as one of the alternatives.

BEAN SOUP

FASOLADA

For forty days we Greek Orthodox (try) to abstain from oil, butter, meat and all meat products.

This soup is also very hearty and delicious during the winter months since it warms the body and a plate of this bean soup is very filling.

Ingredients

1         lbs. dried white beans

1         cup olive oil

1         large onion – chopped fine

1         large carrot - diced small pieces

4        ribs celery - diced small pieces

1         medium pepper - diced small pieces

1         clove garlic crushed and chopped

1         large can of diced tomatoes – San Marzano or Pomi

1         tbsp. tomato paste

4        cups hot water

Soak beans overnight in tepid water.

In a pot pour the oil and sauté the onion on high flame until translucent. Add carrots, celery, pepper and garlic and cook until soft.

Add the tomatoes to the pot also add the tomato paste and dissolve well

Bring to a boil and lower the flame to a simmer

Add 4 cups hot water to the beans. Bring back to a boil and set to a simmer

Cook for 1 to 1½ hours or until the beans are cooked but not falling apart

Add a dash of Olive Oil before serving