FAVA BEAN AND CACTUS SOUP

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Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup dried peeled fava beans, rinsed
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
3 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup drained, rinsed and diced jarred cactus (nopales)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 sprig fresh thyme, or 1/2 teaspoon dried
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, or to taste
Chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Put the fava beans in a large saucepan. Add 4 1/2 cups water and the salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer, stirring frequently, until the beans are soft and falling apart, about 1 hour. When the beans are tender, add the tomatoes, cactus, oil, thyme, and pepper. Cook, uncovered, 10 minutes. Adjust seasoning. Serve sprinkled with cilantro.From "1,000 Mexican Recipes." Copyright 2001 by Marge Poore. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Kendrick Lay
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This soup is a lot of work to make, and I don't think the flavor is worth it.


Lawrence Scottie
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I found this soup to be a bit bland. I think it could use more seasoning.


Chanzaib Qureshi
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This soup is a bit spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. Next time, I'll use less chili peppers.


Ngobi Bashir
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I love the smoky flavor of this soup. The guajillo chiles add a nice depth of flavor.


Akash Mehboob
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with fava beans, cactus, and other healthy ingredients.


POLYNE KADARA
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I'm always looking for new vegetarian soup recipes, and this one is a keeper. The combination of fava beans and cactus is unique and delicious.


S H Tanvir Bhuiyan
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover fava beans. I usually have a few cans in my pantry, and this soup is a quick and easy way to use them up.


Balogun Israel
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I'm not a big fan of fava beans, but I really enjoyed this soup. The cactus adds a nice sweetness and texture that balances out the flavor of the beans.


Tlholo Sekhosana
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, hearty, and filling. I love serving it on a cold winter day.


Mohsin Shahzad
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I love the vibrant green color of this soup. It's so inviting and makes me want to eat it right away.


Cross Kill
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This soup was easy to make and turned out great! I used canned fava beans and cactus, which saved me a lot of time. The soup was flavorful and had a nice thick consistency.


fosu Kingsley
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I'm always looking for new and exciting soup recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The flavors are complex and well-balanced, and the soup is hearty and filling.


Samantha Kamrath
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This soup was a hit with my family! The combination of fava beans and cactus is unique and delicious. I especially loved the smoky flavor from the guajillo chiles.