Farmers Market Soup

1. 1

   To remove the skins from the fava beans, place them in a bowl, then fill it with very hot tap water.

2. 2

   Allow the beans to soak for 5 to 10 minutes.

3. 3

   To check if they are ready, try to pinch the skin off a test bean.

4. 4

   When the skins slip off readily, remove them from all the favas, drain, and set aside.

5. 5

   Trim, scrub, and thinly slice the carrots and radishes.Thinly slice the onion.

6. 6

   Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.

7. 7

   Add the onion, favas, and peas and saute for 2 to 3 minutes, just enough for the onion to soften; the favas and peas should be bright.

8. 8

   Season with salt.

9. 9

   Add the carrots, radishes, water, and mint.

10. 10

    Bring to a boil, then decrease the heat to low and simmer for no more than 4 minutes.

11. 11

    Taste for seasoning, then serve in shallow bowls or small mugs or cups, drizzled with olive oil.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.