Fava Bean Soup

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb dried fava beans
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 carrot, shredded
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
  • lemon, juice of

Instructions

  1. Soak beans in water for 2 days in refrigerator.
  2. Drain, and put in a large saucepan with 8-10 cups water.
  3. Bring to a boil, and boil for 10 minutes.
  4. Add onion, garlic, carrot and celery, and bring to boil again.
  5. Turn heat to simmer.
  6. Cover, and simmer for 1 hour, or until beans are very soft.
  7. Puree soup in blender (do this in batches).
  8. Return soup to saucepan.
  9. Add oil, cumin, salt and pepper.
  10. Bring to boil.
  11. Reduce heat and simmer for a few minutes, adding a little water if too thick.
  12. Serve garnished with chopped parsley, and a sprinkling of lemon juice.
  13. Excellent with warm pita bread.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

677 kcal 34% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 19.8g 40% DV
Total Fat 40.2g 52% DV
Carbs 71.7g 26% DV
Fiber 19.2g 69% DV
Sugar 12.9g 26% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10188.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 2963.5mg 63% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 875.3mcg 97% DV
Vitamin C 44mg 49% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 375.8mg 29% DV
Iron 34.8mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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