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Hearty Fava Bean Soup: A Traditional Palestinian Delight

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time10 minsCook Time1 hrTotal Time1 hr 10 mins

A comforting soup made from dried fava beans, enriched with the aromas of cumin and olive oil. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.

A bowl of creamy fava bean soup drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with cumin, garnished with fresh parsley.

Main Ingredients
 250 g dried fava beans
 1 water
 2 tbsp olive oil
 1 tsp ground cumin
 1 tsp salt
 1 onion, chopped
 2 garlic, minced
 1 tsp black pepper
 4 vegetable broth
Garnishes
 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
 1 tsp ground cumin
Preparation Steps
1

Rinse the dried fava beans under cold water and soak them in water overnight. This will soften the beans and reduce cooking time.

2

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

3

Add the minced garlic and ground cumin to the pot, stirring for another minute until fragrant.

4

Drain the soaked fava beans and add them to the pot. Stir to coat the beans with the onion and spice mixture.

5

Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 45-50 minutes, or until the beans are tender.

6

Once cooked, use an immersion blender to purée the soup to your desired consistency. If you prefer a chunkier texture, blend only half of the soup.

7

Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

8

Serve hot, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil, and sprinkled with additional ground cumin and chopped parsley.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Nutrition Facts

0 servings

Serving size

1 bowl (approximately 300ml)


Amount per serving
Calories180
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g9%

Saturated Fat 1g5%
Trans Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 500mg22%
Total Carbohydrate 25g10%

Dietary Fiber 8g29%
Total Sugars 2g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 10g

Vitamin A 100mcg12%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 50mg4%
Iron 3mg17%
Potassium 400mg9%
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Vitamin E 1mg7%
Vitamin K 5mcg5%
Thiamin 0.2mg17%
Riboflavin 0.1mg8%
Niacin 1mg7%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg12%
Folate 150mcg38%
Vitamin B12 0mg0%
Biotin 0mcg0%
Pantothenic Acid 0.5mg10%
Phosphorus 150mg12%
Iodine 0mcg0%
Magnesium 40mg10%
Zinc 1mg10%
Selenium 1mcg2%
Copper 0.3mg34%
Manganese 0.5mg22%
Chromium 0mcg0%
Molybdenum 0mcg0%
Chloride 0mg0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.