The traditional Greek white bean soup, Fasolada, is as simple to make as it is delicious. The beans are simmered in a tomato-based broth to create a slurpable but hearty soup that’s perfect for a cozy dinner.

Try it, especially if you love robust Mediterranean bean dishes like Greek gigantes plaki and Lebanese chickpea stew.

Fasolada, often called the national food of Greece, is a simple but delicious soup made by simmering white beans in a broth of tomatoes, olive oil, and vegetables like carrots, celery, bell peppers and onions.

This is one of my favorite soups to curl up with on a cool winter’s day, and it is a great weeknight recipe. It is hearty with the beans and veggies and a complete meal in itself. But if you want to you can serve it with a hunk of crusty Italian bread or French bread for a satisfying, soothing dinner.