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The national food dish of Greece is Fassolada or Greek Bean Soup. It is a hearty meal when accompanied by fresh crusty bread, feta*, and olives.
Ingredients: 1
1/2 cups of white beans (Great Northern) rinsed, soaked overnight and drained Directions: 1. Place drained beans in a large soup pot, cover with water, add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Bring to a boil and then lower heat and simmer for one hour. Drain the beans. 2. Add the pre-cooked beans and all ingredients except the salt, pepper, and oregano to a large soup pot and bring to a boil. 3. Lower heat and simmer 2-2 1/2 hours, adding more liquid if necessary, until beans are tender. Add the seasonings 10 minutes before soup is ready. *Traditionally, the feta is sliced and placed on an oblong dish. Olive oil, pepper and oregano are then sprinkled over it.
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