FOOL NABED - FAVA BEAN SOUP (EGYPTIAN)
From Saad Fayed, Fool nabed is an Egyptian soup made from fava beans. It is warm and filling. Serve alone or as an appetizer. Times do not include overnight soaking of favas.
Provided by Nana Lee
Categories Beans
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Soak fava beans overnight.
- Drain fava beans and save water.
- Peel the skins from the fava beans and place the beans in large saucepan.
- Measure 6 cups of soaking water and add to the fava beans.
- Bring to a boil on medium high heat.
- Reduce heat to medium and cook for 45 minutes, or until beans are soft.
- Once beans are tender, remove beans from heat and puree in a blender.
- Return pureed fava beans to saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Add water if needed.
- Stir in cumin, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil and bring to a second boil.
- Simmer for 5 minutes. Serve in a bowl and sprinkle parsley on top.
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NINGA GAMING
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for a party and everyone loved it.
Zsolt Kaszas
[email protected]The cumin was a bit overpowering for my taste, but otherwise the soup was very good.
MD Akash Ahmed
[email protected]I've never had fool nabed before, but I'm so glad I tried it. It's a unique and delicious dish that I'll definitely be making again.
Cowabummer
[email protected]The soup was easy to make, and the result was creamy, flavorful, and hearty. A perfect meal for a cold winter day.
Simon Misuzi
[email protected]This fool nabed was absolutely delicious, an explosion of traditional Egyptian flavors in my mouth. The fava beans were perfectly cooked, and the lemon and cumin gave it a wonderful tang. Absolutely delightful.