FAVA BEAN SOUP

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Make and share this Fava Bean Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Carol Bullock

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb dried fava beans
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
5 cloves garlic, chopped
1 carrot, shredded
2 stalks celery, sliced
1 teaspoon cumin
salt and pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
lemon, juice of

Steps:

  • Soak beans in water for 2 days in refrigerator.
  • Drain, and put in a large saucepan with 8-10 cups water.
  • Bring to a boil, and boil for 10 minutes.
  • Add onion, garlic, carrot and celery, and bring to boil again.
  • Turn heat to simmer.
  • Cover, and simmer for 1 hour, or until beans are very soft.
  • Puree soup in blender (do this in batches).
  • Return soup to saucepan.
  • Add oil, cumin, salt and pepper.
  • Bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for a few minutes, adding a little water if too thick.
  • Serve garnished with chopped parsley, and a sprinkling of lemon juice.
  • Excellent with warm pita bread.

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