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Bissara (Fava Bean Soup)

Name: Bissara (Fava Bean Soup)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: moroccan, north_african
Ingredients: 250 g dried fava bean split, peeled; 1,000 ml water; 4 clove garlic minced; 1 tsp cumin ground; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper ground; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp olive oil; 0.5 tsp paprika (optional); 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

This creamy and comforting Moroccan fava bean soup is a simple yet flavorful dish. Dried fava beans are simmered until tender, then blended with garlic, olive oil, and spices. It's traditionally served with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of paprika.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 1 hr 10 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 186 kcal

VeganVegetarianGluten-free

Mise en place

Ingredients

250 gdried fava bean, split, peeled
1,000 mlwater
4 clovegarlic, minced
1 tspcumin, ground
0.5 tspsalt
0.25 tspblack pepper, ground

for cooking

2 tbspolive oil

for garnish

2 tbspolive oil
0.5 tsppaprika(optional)
0.25 tspcayenne pepper(optional)

Equipment

ladle · blender · large pot

The method

Step by step

1
Rinse the dried fava beans thoroughly under cold water.
About 1 min
2
Combine the rinsed fava beans and water in a large pot or Dutch oven.
About 1 min
3
Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45-60 minutes, or until the fava beans are very tender.
About 1 hr
Cook’s note: Skim off any foam that rises to the surface during the initial boiling.
4
Add the minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and cooking olive oil to the pot.
About 1 min
5
Continue to simmer for another 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
About 15 min
6
Carefully transfer the soup mixture to a blender or use an immersion blender directly in the pot.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: If using a regular blender, work in batches and do not overfill. Remove the center cap of the lid and cover with a kitchen towel to allow steam to escape.
7
Blend until the soup is smooth and creamy. If it's too thick, add a little extra hot water until it reaches your desired consistency.
About 2 min
8
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
About 1 min
9
Ladle the hot bissara into bowls.
About 1 min
10
Drizzle each serving with the garnish olive oil and sprinkle with paprika and cayenne pepper, if using.
Cook’s note: Serve immediately with crusty bread.

Per serving

Nutrition

76%Score

Calories: 185.8kcal
Protein: 4.9g
Carbs: 12.3g
Fat: 14.1g
Fibre: 3.5g
Sugar: 1.2g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover bissara in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of water if needed to adjust consistency.