Best 6 Creme De Favas Portuguese Fava Broad Bean Soup Recipes

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**Creme de Favas: A Taste of Portuguese Spring in Every Spoon**

When spring arrives in Portugal, it brings with it a bounty of fresh and flavorful ingredients, and one dish that perfectly captures the essence of the season is Creme de Favas, a velvety soup made from fava beans. This creamy and comforting soup is a staple in Portuguese cuisine, enjoyed by families and celebrated in festivals across the country. With its vibrant green color and delicate flavor, Creme de Favas is a culinary delight that showcases the beauty of simple, seasonal ingredients.

This article presents a collection of carefully curated recipes that guide you through the art of making Creme de Favas at home. From the classic recipe that remains true to tradition to innovative variations that incorporate modern culinary techniques, you'll find a recipe that suits your taste and skill level. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary journey, these recipes will help you create a bowl of Creme de Favas that will warm your heart and transport you to the sunny fields of Portugal.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CREME DE FAVAS / PORTUGUESE FAVA (BROAD) BEAN SOUP



Creme De Favas / Portuguese Fava (Broad) Bean Soup image

I picked up a second hand book called Portuguese Cookery by Ursula Bourne, and want to post recipes that I have adapted so that I can make them soonest. If you make this before I do I would very much appreciate your feedback.

Provided by kiwidutch

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb shelled fava beans (broad beans, 450g)
1 pint chicken stock (2 cups)
olive oil
salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)
1 cup crouton

Steps:

  • Skin the fava beans (broad beans) and cook them in the chicken stock until they are soft and cooked though.
  • Blend, sieve or liquidize, the cooked mixture adding as little olive oil as possible to get a smooth consistency. Add pepper and salt to taste.
  • Serve topped with croutons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.6, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 3.6, Sodium 229.6, Carbohydrate 32, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 4, Protein 12.5

FAVA BEAN SOUP WITH PORTUGUESE SAUSAGE



Fava Bean Soup With Portuguese Sausage image

Green Fava Beans are cooked in ham stock with fresh vegetables and Gouveia, Portuguese Sausage adds a wonderful flavor as the beans simmer in a Dutch Oven.

Provided by Potagekempcc

Categories     Stocks

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (Split)
2 bay leaves
2 lbs Portuguese chourico (8-ounce-Gouveia )
2 teaspoons fine sea salt (Split)
2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper (Split)
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic cloves
3 cups maui onions (Chopped)
2 cups celery (Chopped)
2 cups carrots (Chopped)
1 serrano pepper (Seeded, Chopped )
1 lb roma tomato (Seeded, Diced)
1/2 cup red table wine (*Bairrada Portuguese wine)
8 cups ham stock
4 cups yukon gold potatoes (Chopped)
1 lb dried fava beans (**Green, & shell removed)
2 tablespoons fresh sage (Chopped)
2 tablespoons fresh thyme (Chopped)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley (Chopped)
2 tablespoons fresh savory (Chopped)
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (Chopped)
1/2 teaspoon celery salt

Steps:

  • Heat 2-tablespoons oil in a Dutch oven. Add bay leaves, Gouveia Portuguese sausages, 1-teaspoon sea salt, 1-teaspoon black pepper and cook 4-6 minutes or until done. Add chopped garlic and sauté for a minute.
  • Add remaining oil, 2-cups onions, celery, carrots, Serrano pepper, Roma tomatoes, salt and black pepper. Saute vegetables 2-3 minutes.
  • Add *Portuguese Table wine and reduce by one half.
  • Add ham stock, Yukon gold potatoes and green fava beans to soup. Add fresh chopped herbs and stir soup.
  • Bring soup to a full boil and reduce to a simmer for 45 minutes or until beans are soft. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve soup in warm bowls and place one sausage on top.
  • Garnish soup with Fresh Parsley Sprigs and Maui Onions.
  • * Chef's Note: Bairrada or any Portuguese Red Table Wine.
  • ** Fava Beans soaked over night in water.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1212.6, Fat 68.7, SaturatedFat 23.4, Cholesterol 133.2, Sodium 2724.2, Carbohydrate 86.2, Fiber 25.6, Sugar 13.5, Protein 60.8

PUNAHOU PORTUGUESE BEAN SOUP



Punahou Portuguese Bean Soup image

This is the Portuguese Bean Soup that is sold at the annual Punahou Carnival which is always held in February. It it thick, and delicious! I found this recipe in the Honolulu Starbulletin and have used it with a large ham bone (leftover from Easter dinner) instead of ham hocks. Also, in Hawaii, we can find Portuguese sausage which is the same as linguica sausage.

Provided by MasakoHI

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 3h30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 -2 lb ham hocks or 1 -2 lb ham bone
2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
2 large potatoes, cubed
3 large carrots, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 lb linguica sausage, cubed
1 cup elbow macaroni, uncooked
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 medium head of cabbage, cubed

Steps:

  • Boil ham hocks or ham bone in 2 quarts of water until tender (save stock). Cut meat from the bones.
  • Bring ham stock to a boil and add the cut meat and all the remaining ingredients except the cabbage.
  • Simmer for 1 - 2 hours, stirring frequently.
  • If too thick, add a little water.
  • Add the cabbage, cook another hour until tender.
  • Add more salt and pepper if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.1, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 857.8, Carbohydrate 49, Fiber 9.8, Sugar 11.9, Protein 9.9

PORTUGUESE RED BEAN SOUP



Portuguese Red Bean Soup image

Make and share this Portuguese Red Bean Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kim19068

Categories     Pork

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 carrot
1 onion
4 stalks celery
4 tomatoes, skinned & seeded
1 potato, peeled
8 ounces kidney beans, soaked overnight
2 ounces olive oil
2 ounces butter
1 1/4 teaspoons paprika
2 quarts chicken stock
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 mild chorizo sausage (or hot)
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Finely chop all vegetables including tomatoes and potato. Drain soaked beans, discarding liquid.
  • In a medium pot, add olive oil and butter.
  • When oil is hot, add chopped carrot, onion, celery, tomatoes. Saute, but do not brown. Add chopped potato, paprika, and chicken stock.
  • When this reaches a boil, add kidney beans and turn down heat to a simmer. Add tomato paste .
  • Let cook 45-60 minutes, stirring occasionally. When beans are soft to the touch add sausage and cayenne pepper.
  • Season to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456, Fat 29.3, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 47.5, Sodium 983.1, Carbohydrate 32, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 11, Protein 17.3

FAVA BEANS WITH CRèME FRAîCHE AND MINT



Fava Beans with Crème Fraîche and Mint image

Every spring when the first crates of fava beans are delivered to the kitchen at Piperade, I can almost hear the collective groan from my kitchen staff all the way from my home twelve miles away. I like favas and use them as often as I can when they are in season, but I have to admit they are labor-intensive, requiring both shelling and peeling. However, from my perspective-and judging from the number of orders we get from our guests-they are worth the work. At home, I hand them to my sons to shell while they watch a baseball game on TV, or I enlist guests before dinner. This recipe is simplicity itself and allows the sweet, nutty flavor of the favas to shine. Try to find small beans; older, larger favas are too starchy to use here.

Provided by Gerald Hirigoyen

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds fava beans in the pod
1/2 cup crème fraîche
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup mint leaf chiffonade
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon

Steps:

  • To prepare the favas, split open the pods and remove the beans. Meanwhile, bring a saucepan filled with salted water to a boil over high heat. Place a bowl filled with ice water near your stove top. Drop the beans into the boiling water and cook for 3 minutes (this is longer than most recipes instruct because the beans are not cooked again). Drain the beans and quickly plunge them into the ice water. With your fingernail, pierce the skin of each bean near one end and squeeze the bean gently to pop free of the skin. Don't worry if the beans separate into halves. You should have about 2 cups beans.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the crème fraîche, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Add the fava beans, mint leaves, and lemon zest and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours before serving to chill and allow the flavors to meld.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper before serving. Serve chilled.

PORTUGUESE FAVAS



Portuguese Favas image

Fava beans with a Portuguese style sauce.

Provided by J. Pacheco

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegan     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 tablespoons olive oil
3 large onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
¼ cup tomato sauce
2 cups hot water
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
salt to taste
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons paprika
2 (19 ounce) cans fava beans

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic until golden brown. Stir in red pepper flakes, tomato sauce, hot water, parsley, salt, pepper and paprika. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Gently stir in fava beans. Remove from heat and let stand for several minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.1 calories, Carbohydrate 27.7 g, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 299.6 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

Tips:

  • For a smoother soup, use an immersion blender or food processor to puree the fava beans.
  • If you don't have fresh fava beans, you can use frozen or canned beans. Just be sure to thaw the frozen beans before using.
  • You can add other vegetables to this soup, such as carrots, celery, or potatoes. Just be sure to add them early on so that they have time to soften.
  • Serve this soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Creme de favas is an easy and delicious soup that perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also packed with nutrients, making it a healthy choice for the whole family. So next time you're looking for a new soup recipe to try, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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