MALTESE SOUP (KUSKSU)

Maltese Soup (Kusksu) image

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 Tbsp olive oil
1 c yellow onion, diced
2 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp tomato paste
32 oz chicken stock
sea salt and pepper, to taste
3 bay leaves
1 potato, peeled and chopped into small pieces
1 carrot, peeled and chopped into small pieces
14 oz fava beans (or substitute 15 oz. cannellini beans)
1/2 c israeli pearl couscous
1/4 c ricotta cheese, or more to taste
chopped parsley to garnish

Steps:

1. Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions and cook until tender.
2. Stir in the garlic and tomato paste.
3. Add the chicken stock, bay leaves and salt and pepper.
4. Add potato, carrot, and beans, stir and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
6. Stir in couscous and simmer for 15 minutes. (20 if using fava beans).
7. Stir in the ricotta cheese and simmer until heated.
8. Serve garnished with chopped parsley.