Fava Bean Soup
My dad's delicious Fava bean soup is one of my most treasured recipes! Made of Fava beans, coarse semolina, and simple spices, this winner makes a healthy Ramadan dish and a quick family dinner that everyone will love. This one is for those with little to no time to toss something in the pot at the last minute!
Ingredients
- 2 cups split Fava beans
- 1 cup coarse semolina
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 3/4 tsp paprika
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 10 cups water (may need more)
Instructions
- Put the Fava beans in a soup pot.
- Add salt, pepper, paprika, and olive oil. Mix with a spatula.
- Add 5 cups of water, mix, and cover.
- Cook on high heat for 30 minutes or until the beans are soft to the touch. Check the water level every 10 minutes and add more water as needed.
- Add coarse semolina. If the soup is too thick, add more water until desired consistency.
- Serve hot with some dates and/or boiled eggs on the side.
Notes
- Store leftover soup in the fridge for up to three days
- Heat soup on the stovetop with water to avoid burning; do not microwave.