Macco di Fave

Pregătirea ingredientelor

Ingrediente

Mod de preparare

Pas cu pas

1. 1

   If not already done, soak the dried fava beans in cold water overnight. Drain and rinse them thoroughly before beginning to cook.

   Nota bucătarului: Soaking helps reduce cooking time and makes the beans more digestible.

2. 2

   Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

   Aproximativ 1 min.

3. 3

   Add the onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

   Aproximativ 6 min.

4. 4

   Stir in the garlic and wild fennel fronds and cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.

   Aproximativ 2 min.

5. 5

   Add the soaked fava beans, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth to the pot.

   Aproximativ 1 min.

6. 6

   Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 60-75 minutes, or until the fava beans are very tender.

   Aproximativ 1 oră 10 min.

   Nota bucătarului: Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and add more broth or water if the soup becomes too thick.

7. 7

   Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

   Aproximativ 1 min.

8. 8

   For a smoother soup, you can mash some of the beans against the side of the pot with a spoon or use an immersion blender for a few pulses, leaving some texture.

   Aproximativ 2 min.

   Nota bucătarului: Traditional Macco di Fave is often quite thick and creamy from the mashed beans.

9. 9

   Serve hot with crusty bread on the side.