FASOLADA (GREEK WHITE BEAN SOUP WITH ORANGE SLICES)

 

• 4 large carrots, sliced thin
• 5 celery sticks, sliced thin
• 1 large onion, sliced thin
• 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 slices orange (skin and flesh)
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 15 ounces cannellini (white) beans 4 cans
• 2 cups water

• Sauté carrots, celery, and onion in olive oil on medium heat until soft. Add oregano and bay leaf.
• Add orange slices and tomato paste. Sauté for 2 minutes
• Add Cannellini beans, 2 cans with liquid, 2 cans drained. Add 2 cups water.
• Simmer for 30-40 minutes until soup thickens, stirring occasionally.