This soup is hearty and filling, and it’s easy to make. Just simmer some chopped onion, garlic, and celery in olive oil until softened. Then add a can of fava beans (drained and rinsed), some water or broth, and a little bit of white wine. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of thyme, and let the soup simmer for about 15 minutes.
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Remove the fava beans from their pods. They usually have a stringier side; simply "unzip" them open by pulling that string off. Place the beans in a bowl and discard the pods. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil, add a generous amount of salt to make for very salty water, and blanch the beans for about 1 minute.
Pour fava beans into skillet; mash into a paste. Add 1 tablespoon water, cumin, salt, black pepper, and ground red pepper; stir well. Heat for 1 minute more. Remove from heat; allow to rest for 1 minute. Stir in olive oil and parsley. The versatile fava is simple to prep and addictively tasty! Get a full year for $5!