FAVA BEAN SOUP WITH MINT
Although this looks like a Mediterranean soup, I came across it in Veracruz, where the cuisine still has Spanish overtones. I have eaten a similar fava bean dish in Spain. You can find skinned, split fava beans in Middle Eastern markets.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Time 2h15m
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Drain the favas. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large, heavy soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes, and add the garlic. Stir together for a minute, until fragrant, and add the tomatoes and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring often, until the tomatoes have cooked down slightly, about 5 minutes, and add the beans, 2 quarts water, another 2 teaspoons salt, and the mint. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer 2 hours, or until the beans have begun to fall apart and thicken the soup. Stir from time to time to make sure the beans are not settling at the bottom of the pot and sticking.
- When the beans are soft and falling apart, remove the bundle of mint, and using tongs, any stray mint leaves. Using an immersion blender, puree the soup. Taste and adjust seasonings.
- Serve, garnishing each bowl with a drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkling of slivered mint leaves, and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 125, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 1063 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams
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Meron Selene
meron7@gmail.comThis soup is a great make-ahead meal. You can make it ahead of time and then reheat it when you're ready to serve.
Ryan Silva
s.ryan62@gmail.comI've never had fava bean soup before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's now one of my favorites.
Oscar Lane
o_lane@aol.comThis soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. They'll love the creamy texture and the sweet flavor of the fava beans.
Arafat islman Salman
a-salman@hotmail.frI love the bright green color of this soup. It's so inviting.
Waqas Talib
talib_w32@yahoo.comThis soup is a great way to use up leftover ham or chicken. Just add it to the soup pot along with the fava beans.
lama kiran
lama.k6@hotmail.comI'm not usually a fan of fava beans, but this soup changed my mind. The beans are so creamy and flavorful.
Ms Lipe
m-l@gmail.comThis soup is so versatile. You can add different vegetables, herbs, or spices to change up the flavor.
Md Faruq
m-f@gmail.comI made this soup for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor.
Valesca Chiunze
chiunze_v@yahoo.comThis soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with fava beans, carrots, celery, and onions.
Jazleen Cota
jazleenc44@yahoo.comI love the simplicity of this soup. It's made with just a few ingredients, but the flavor is anything but simple.
Judy Robbins
judy-r@yahoo.comThis soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. The fava beans are creamy and filling, and the mint adds a refreshing touch.
DarK L pro
p_d54@gmail.comI've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing.
The You
t-y@yahoo.comThis is a delicious and healthy soup that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. I especially appreciate the fact that it is vegan and gluten-free.
Free fire Offical
o@hotmail.comI made this soup for dinner last night and it was a hit! My family loved the creamy texture and the subtle sweetness of the fava beans.
Victor Jennings
victor_j66@hotmail.frThis soup is a great way to use up leftover fava beans. I also like to add some chopped fresh parsley or cilantro for an extra pop of flavor.
Ramtullah Baloch
baloch-ramtullah@gmail.comI love this soup! It's so flavorful and satisfying. I always add a little extra mint, because I love the fresh flavor it gives the soup.
Bhekie Fisanie
fisanieb@yahoo.comThis fava bean soup with mint is a delightful dish that is easy to make and packed with flavor. The combination of the creamy fava beans, the fresh mint, and the tangy lemon juice is simply divine.