Creme de Favas / Portuguese Fava (Broad) Bean Soup

Fava beans are a staple in Portuguese cuisine, and this soup is a popular dish during the spring when fava beans are in season.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Creme de Favas / Portuguese Fava (Broad) Bean Soup

Cooking Method: Boiling Cuisine: Portuguese Courses: Lunch, Soup Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 880

Best Season: Spring

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Fava beans
• 1 medium-sized Onion
• 2 minced Garlic cloves
• 2 medium-sized Potatoes
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 750 milliliter Vegetable broth
• 1 dried Bay leaf
• For garnish chopped Parsley
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chopped onion, and sauté until translucent.
2. Add peeled and diced potatoes, bay leaf, and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil and simmer until the potatoes are tender.
3. Meanwhile, blanch the fava beans in boiling water for 3-4 minutes. Drain and peel off the tough skin from each bean.
4. Once the potatoes are cooked, remove the bay leaf and transfer the soup to a blender. Blend until smooth.
5. Return the blended soup to the pot and add the peeled fava beans. Season with salt and black pepper.
6. Simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
7. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 220kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 5g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.