FOOL NABED - FAVA BEAN SOUP (EGYPTIAN)
From Saad Fayed, Fool nabed is an Egyptian soup made from fava beans. It is warm and filling. Serve alone or as an appetizer. Times do not include overnight soaking of favas.
Provided by Nana Lee
Categories Beans
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Soak fava beans overnight.
- Drain fava beans and save water.
- Peel the skins from the fava beans and place the beans in large saucepan.
- Measure 6 cups of soaking water and add to the fava beans.
- Bring to a boil on medium high heat.
- Reduce heat to medium and cook for 45 minutes, or until beans are soft.
- Once beans are tender, remove beans from heat and puree in a blender.
- Return pureed fava beans to saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Add water if needed.
- Stir in cumin, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil and bring to a second boil.
- Simmer for 5 minutes. Serve in a bowl and sprinkle parsley on top.
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Toslim Toslim
toslim-toslim@yahoo.comThis soup is a bit bland for my taste. I would add more spices next time.
Parvej Psyco
psyco62@aol.comI'm not a fan of cumin, so I omitted it from the recipe. The soup was still very flavorful and delicious.
Godswill Ufere
godswillu27@yahoo.comI made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. It's a great way to have a hot and hearty meal ready when you get home from work.
Martha Calderon
martha_calderon90@hotmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great. I'm definitely going to make it again.
Maria Almaraz
almaraz62@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of fava beans, but I really enjoyed this soup. The flavors are well-balanced and the soup is very satisfying.
Maingri king
k_m14@yahoo.comThis soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with fava beans, carrots, and celery.
Monika Prema
prema.m8@yahoo.comI love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a really delicious soup.
Tina Swislosky
tina.s34@aol.comThis soup is so comforting and satisfying. It's the perfect meal for a busy weeknight.
Ameer Khan
a_khan91@aol.comI made this soup for my family and they all loved it! Even my picky kids ate it up. It's definitely a keeper.
Nazia Mujtaba
mujtaba@yahoo.comThis soup is a great way to use up leftover fava beans. It's also a very affordable and easy-to-make meal. I highly recommend it.
Sarah Amenlemah
sarah42@yahoo.comI've never had fava bean soup before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's absolutely delicious! The beans are tender and the broth is so flavorful. I can't wait to make it again.
md main
m_m6@yahoo.comThis soup is a delicious and hearty dish, perfect for a cold winter day. The fava beans are soft and flavorful, and the broth is rich and savory. I especially love the addition of the cumin and coriander, which give the soup a warm and inviting aroma