BESSARA (DRIED FAVA BEAN SOUP)
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories weekday, soups and stews, appetizer, side dish
Time 4h45m
Yield Six servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Soak the beans in water for 2 hours, drain and put in a pot with 2 quarts of cold water. Bring to a boil, skim and simmer, covered, for 2 hours, until the beans are very soft. Add the salt and mash the beans by hand or, for a smoother texture, puree in a blender and return to the pot.
- Fry the garlic in 2 tablespoons of the olive oil until golden, about 3 minutes. Add the paprika, cumin, turmeric and cayenne. Add to the soup and simmer for 30 minutes longer, adding water if the soup becomes too thick. Just before serving, stir in the lemon juice and the coriander. Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 216, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 274 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Umar abid
[email protected]This soup is a bit spicy for my taste. I think I would use less chili powder next time.
kamala khanal
[email protected]I made this soup for my friends and they all raved about it! They said it was the best soup they had ever had.
Manalkhan Manalkhan
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover rice. I had some leftover rice from dinner and I didn't know what to do with it. This soup was the perfect solution.
Guest Guest
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cilantro. Can I omit it from the recipe?
Zohaib Asgher
[email protected]This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also very filling and satisfying.
Mian Ahsan
[email protected]I'm not sure what cumin is. Where can I find it?
Luca Ciobanu
[email protected]This soup is a great source of protein and fiber. It's also very low in calories.
Olamide Akinyombo
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian. Can I substitute the chicken broth for vegetable broth?
Nia Moon
[email protected]I'm allergic to garlic. Can I omit it from the recipe?
Nassail Karen
[email protected]This soup is very easy to make and it's a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables. My kids loved it!
Judith Banda
[email protected]I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out great! I just threw all the ingredients in the slow cooker and cooked it on low for 8 hours. The soup was perfect when I got home from work.
david dossey
[email protected]This soup is too thick for my taste. I think I would add more liquid next time.
Gladys Yambay
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fava beans, but I thought I would give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The soup was actually really good. The fava beans were cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing.
Sammy Classic
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover fava beans. I had some in my freezer and I was looking for a way to use them up. This soup was the perfect solution.
Mr Bali
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my soup turned out great! The fava beans were cooked perfectly and the soup was very flavorful. I served it with some crusty bread and it was a perfect meal.
Ayesha Naz
[email protected]This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more spices next time.
Rugiatu Jalloh
[email protected]I made this soup for my family and they loved it! The flavors were amazing and the soup was so comforting. I will definitely be making this again.
Electric Work
[email protected]Bessara is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold day. The fava beans are cooked until they are soft and creamy, and the flavors of the spices and vegetables come together perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!