Fava Bean Soup

Name: Fava Bean Soup
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups dried fava beans; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon harissa (see page 33); Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or cilantro; Juice of 1 lemon

December 9, 2011

Dried fava bean, a North African staple, taste very different from their fresh counterparts, which are only available for a short time in the spring. After they cook for a few hours with garlic, cumin, and harissa, they become creamy and take on an earthy heat that is especially comforting on colder days. When served with a hunk of baguette, this soup could very well make an entire weeknight meal.

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