B'Sarra (Moroccan Soup) Recipe

Name: B'Sarra (Moroccan Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb dried fava beans, soaked overnight; 5 cups water; 8 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 medium onion, minced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons cumin; 2 teaspoons sweet paprika; 2 -3 tablespoons argan oil (garnish); harissa (garnish); lemon wedge (garnish); arabic bread (khobz, Moroccan bread, garnish)

Servings: persons

1 lb dried fava beans, soaked overnight
5 cups water
8 garlic cloves, crushed
1 medium onion, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons sweet paprika
2 -3 tablespoons argan oil (garnish)
harissa (garnish)
lemon wedge (garnish)
arabic bread (khobz, Moroccan bread, garnish)

1
Drain the beans. In a hot frying pan, saute the garlic and onion in 1 tbsp olive oil until translucent and aromatic (2-3 minutes).
2
Add the peas, spices and salt. Cover in water to just over an inch above the peas.
3
Bring to a boil then simmer until the peas are tender (about 1 hour), adding more water if it begins to look dry.
4
Puree mixture with a hand-blender or use a potato masher. Add more water, if needed, and check for seasoning.
5
Serve with small bowls of freshly made harissa to sprinkle on top of the soup, wedges of fresh lemon, a swirl of argan or olive oil, and plenty of fresh khobz (Moroccan bread-can use French or Italian bread).

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb dried fava beans, soaked overnight, 5 cups water, 8 garlic cloves, crushed, 1 medium onion, minced, and more.

Yes, B'Sarra (Moroccan Soup) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

B'Sarra (Moroccan Soup)

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