Bean Soup With Olives

Eleni Karaindrou, “Landscape in the Mist” OST, Adagio-Father's Theme.

Born in 1941, Greek composer Eleni Karaindrou wrote Adagio – Father’s Theme for Theo Angelopoulos’s film "Landscape in the Mist" (1988). Gentle yet profoundly moving, her music captures the ache of distance and the tenderness of memory. I paired this soulful piece with my white bean soup that echoes the warmth and quiet reflection found in Karaindrou’s melodies. Comfort for the senses, both heard and tasted.

On Greece’s national day, it’s tradition to serve fasolada — our beloved white bean soup simmered with tomato, onion, celery, and extra virgin olive oil. This year, I made mine with Papouda beans from the Prespes Lakes — delicate “vanilla beans” known for their buttery flavour and quick cooking. Paired with finely chopped celery root and sliced green olives, they create a light yet hearty soup that tastes like pure comfort in a bowl.

Eleni Karaindrou, “Landscape in the Mist” OST, Adagio-Father's Theme.

Born in 1941, Greek composer Eleni Karaindrou wrote Adagio – Father’s Theme for Theo Angelopoulos’s film "Landscape in the Mist" (1988). Gentle yet profoundly moving, her music captures the ache of distance and the tenderness of memory. I paired this soulful piece with my white bean soup that echoes the warmth and quiet reflection found in Karaindrou’s melodies. Comfort for the senses, both heard and tasted.

Classical, Ethnic, Greek, Jazz, OST, Soul