dinner · vegan · vegetarian · dairy-free · gluten-free
Bissara (fava bean soup)
Moroccan winter soup of dried split fava beans puréed with garlic, cumin and olive oil.
- Time
- 75min
- Steps
- 5
Ingredients
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Method
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1
Simmer favas and garlic in water until very soft, 45–60 minutes.
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2
Blend smooth with cumin, paprika and salt.
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3
Thin to a soup consistency.
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4
Ladle into bowls.
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5
Drizzle generously with olive oil and dust with cumin and paprika; serve with bread.
