Bessara (Dried Fava Bean Soup) Recipe

Name: Bessara (Dried Fava Bean Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound skinless, split dried fava beans; Salt to taste; 5 garlic cloves, chopped; 1/4 to 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons cumin; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; Pinch of cayenne pepper; Juice of 2 lemons; 1 large bunch coriander chopped, about 1/2 cup

Servings: persons

1 pound skinless, split dried fava beans
Salt to taste
5 garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 to 1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons cumin
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Juice of 2 lemons
1 large bunch coriander chopped, about 1/2 cup

1
Soak the beans in water for 2 hours, drain and put in a pot with 2 quarts of cold water.
2
Bring to a boil, skim and simmer, covered, for 2 hours, until the beans are very soft.
3
Add the salt and mash the beans by hand or, for a smoother texture, puree in a blender and return to the pot.
4
Fry the garlic in 2 tablespoons of the olive oil until golden, about 3 minutes.
5
Add the paprika, cumin, turmeric and cayenne.
6
Add to the soup and simmer for 30 minutes longer, adding water if the soup becomes too thick.
7
Just before serving, stir in the lemon juice and the coriander.
8
Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil, if desired.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound skinless, split dried fava beans, Salt to taste, 5 garlic cloves, chopped, 1/4 to 1/2 cup olive oil, and more.

Yes, Bessara (Dried Fava Bean 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.

Bessara (Dried Fava Bean Soup)

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