Join KindChef and owner of Simon Says Yoga in Bethesda, Shauna Simon and her husband Stefan to make a Fasolada, a traditional Greek bean soup packed with vegetables and flavor. Stefan immigrated from Greece when he was 6 years old! They still have a lot of family in Greece, and get to spend lots of time there and with them. Join us to cook a big pot of this delicious soup to share, and to hear from them about Greece, it’s history, geography, people and cuisine!
After completing your soup, freeze and label it for donation, then drop off at one of our participating food assistance providers, with a person or family that is in your heart, or anyplace that you prefer, when convenient. Finally, report on where you shared your KindSoup and spread the word: Post a picture or two of you and your soups on social media with #DoKindWorks and tag us @DoKindWorks.
Fasolada
Ingredients
- Fasolia, dry white beans 3 cups or 6 cans (Cannellini, Northern White)
- About ½ cup Olive Oil (approx.)
- 6 stalks Celery, chopped
- 9 medium-sized Carrots, chopped
- 3 big yellow Onions
- 12 cloves of Garlic
- 36 oz crushed Tomatoes, can or fresh
- 6 bay leaves
- 12-15 Cups water
- 2 Tablespoons salt
- 1 Tablespoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup of chopped fresh parsley – depends if you love Parsley or not (less or more is fine)
*Dry Beans need to soak for 8-12 hours. You can add 1 tsp. of salt to the soaking water. OR Use Canned Beans, already cooked.
Instructions
- Chop the celery and the carrots. Chop the onion thinly, and chop the garlic.
- In a pot, heat the olive oil and cook the vegetables for 10-15 minutes on medium heat, stirring occasionally. Add tomatoes & beans, stir. Add water & bring to a boil.
- Lower the heat and add spices except parsley. Let the soup simmer about a 1/2 hour.
- Add a few Tablespoons of Olive Oil & Chopped Parsley at the end.
- Optional – Add small chunks of Feta when serving soup, or serve on the side.
Health and Safety Information
In order to protect the the quality of our KindSoup program, we ask that volunteers conscientiously observe the following guidelines:
- Start with clean hands and wash again frequently as needed throughout the cooking process.
- Start with clean kitchen surfaces and utensils (antibacterial wipes do a great job).
- Keep longer hair tied back.
- Follow other common sense procedures, such as never returning a tasting spoon to the pot!
Thank you for maintaining a high cleanliness standard for our KindSoup donations!
How to Donate Your KindSoup
Seal containers with a tight lid and freeze. Label each container with: date prepared, your first name and last initial, “Fasolada – Greece Bean Soup,” and “vegetarian.” When convenient, drop containers of frozen soup off at one of the following participating food assistance providers, with a person or family that is in your heart, or a place that you prefer.
- 5171 Manning Place NW (in the Palisades neighborhood in DC). NOTE: Soups dropped here must be vegetarian or Halal only, please.
- Here2Help @ Bethesda Presbyterian Church, 7611 Clarendon Road, Bethesda. (Go down driveway next to brick house just before the church on Clarendon and look for coolers labeled for soup donations). Drop off Sundays, 9:30 am-12 noon.
- Homes Not Borders 3610 East St., Landover. Drop off daily 10 am-2 pm. NOTE: Soups dropped here must be vegetarian or Halal only, as they will be shared with newly arriving refugee families in the area.
- Upcounty Consolidation Hub 12900 Middlebrook Rd., Germantown (supporting 1,000 families with food and other supports). Drop off Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays 9-11 am.
- Embry Rucker Shelter 11975 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, 703-437-1975. Leave donations on the table around the back. Drop off anytime!
- NYC Community Fridges located throughout New York City.
- Bread and Roses 58 Newbury St., Lawrence, Mass., 978-681-8768. Drop off Mondays-Thursdays, 10 am-4 pm.
- The Bristol Lodge 27 Lexington St., Waltham, Mass., 781-893-0108. Drop off Mondays-Fridays, 9am-6pm.
- Community Refrigerators located in Los Angeles
See you in the KindSoup kitchen!
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