PUREED FAVA BEAN SOUP
Fava beans are surprisingly flavorful and easy to work with. They blend well with other ingredients and carry enough flavor to leave their own mark. The do require shelling if you buy them fresh, but it's really no trouble at all. Thanks to the adundance of fresh and unfamiliar (to me) produce here in Guatemala, I've had to learn to be a more inventive cook, and this has opened me to the wonderful world of favas. All props for this recipe to go Lindsey of El Cuartito cafe, who shared with me the secret to the new weekly special.
Provided by groovyrooby
Categories Beans
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Boil the fava beans for about 5 minutes. Then put in cold water to cool.
- Once cool, peel the fava beans, starting with the dark spot of a hinge at the end (or the butt, as Lindsey would have it -- ).
- Heat a large saucepan over medium heat. Once hot, add the olive oil and let the oil warm for about a minute.
- Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
- Add the onion, cover, and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the onion becomes transparent,.
- Add the bay leaf, water, and carrot. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add the fava beans and cook another 5 minutes.
- Remove the bay leaf & transfer all ingredients to a food processor, add salt & pepper to taste, and puree until soup is smooth and thick. (you may have to do it in batches if you've got a small one like me).
- Enjoy with some nice whole grain toast, or whatever suits you!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.4, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 29.2, Carbohydrate 40.4, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 4, Protein 11.8
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Victor Chisanga
[email protected]This recipe is amazing! I can't wait to try it.
Nicolas Danha
[email protected]I'm allergic to fava beans, so I can't try this recipe. :(
Sweet CreamMx
[email protected]This soup is way too expensive to make. I can't believe I spent so much money on ingredients.
Tasnim Hasan
[email protected]I found this soup to be a bit bland. I think it could use some more seasoning.
Aboody Khalil
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my soup didn't turn out as creamy as I expected. Not sure what I did wrong.
Alison Forness
[email protected]This soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The results are amazing!
Nonduduzo Simelane
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fava beans, but I actually really enjoyed this soup. The flavors were well-balanced and the texture was smooth and creamy.
Ella Croke
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a truly special dish.
Nafi'u Ibrahim
[email protected]This soup is so delicious and comforting. It's perfect for a cold winter day.
sujon bakshi
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I even had people asking for the recipe.
LLYFA Alfred
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover fava beans. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the soup, and they didn't even realize they were eating fava beans.
Momina Awan
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and the results are always amazing. The soup is creamy, flavorful, and packed with protein. I love serving it with a side of crusty bread.
Seif El Maghraby
[email protected]This fava bean soup was an absolute delight! The flavors were rich and complex, with a perfect balance of earthiness and sweetness. The texture was smooth and velvety, and the soup was incredibly satisfying. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone l