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Hearty Palestinian Fava Bean Soup with Olive Oil and Cumin

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time10 minsCook Time1 hrTotal Time1 hr 10 mins

A hearty soup made from dried fava beans, garnished with olive oil and cumin, perfect for cozy gatherings. This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It can also be frozen for up to a month. Reheat gently before serving.

A steaming bowl of fava bean soup drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with cumin, served with warm bread.

Ingredients for Fava Bean Soup
 250 g dried fava beans
 1 l water
 1 onion, chopped
 2 garlic, minced
 1 tsp ground cumin
 0.50 tsp salt
 0.50 tsp black pepper
 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Cooking Instructions
1

Rinse the dried fava beans under cold water and soak them in plenty of water for at least 8 hours or overnight.

2

Drain the soaked beans and place them in a large pot. Add 1 liter of fresh water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

3

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and skim off any foam that forms on the surface. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot.

4

Cover the pot and simmer for about 45 minutes, or until the fava beans are tender. Stir occasionally and add more water if necessary to keep the beans submerged.

5

Once the beans are cooked, use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. If you prefer a chunkier texture, blend only half of the soup.

6

Stir in the ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste and let the soup simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes.

7

Ladle the soup into bowls and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It can also be frozen for up to a month. Reheat gently before serving.

Nutrition Facts

0 servings

Serving size

1 bowl (about 250 ml)


Amount per serving
Calories300
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g13%

Saturated Fat 1g5%
Trans Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 200mg9%
Total Carbohydrate 40g15%

Dietary Fiber 12g43%
Total Sugars 2g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 15g

Vitamin A 5mcg1%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 50mg4%
Iron 3mg17%
Potassium 600mg13%
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Vitamin E 1mg7%
Vitamin K 5mcg5%
Thiamin 0.5mg42%
Riboflavin 0.2mg16%
Niacin 1mg7%
Vitamin B6 0.3mg18%
Folate 150mcg38%
Vitamin B12 0mg0%
Biotin 0mcg0%
Pantothenic Acid 0.5mg10%
Phosphorus 300mg24%
Iodine 0mcg0%
Magnesium 70mg17%
Zinc 2mg19%
Selenium 2mcg4%
Copper 0.5mg56%
Manganese 1mg44%
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.