Moroccan Bissara (Fava Bean Soup)
Velvety fava bean soup flavored with garlic, cumin and paprika.
Bissara is a classic Moroccan soup made by simmering dried fava beans until tender, then puréeing them with spices and olive oil into a smooth, nourishing broth.
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Ingredients
- Vegetable Broth - 1 l
- Garlic - 3 cloves
- Himalayan Pink Salt - 1 tsp
- Fava Beans - 300 g
- Parsley - 2 tbsp
- Cilantro - 2 tbsp
- Pepper - 0.5 tsp
- Cumin - 1 tsp
- Lime - 1 piece
- Chili Powder - 0.5 tsp
- Paprika - 1 tsp
- Olive Oil - 2 tbsp
Directions
Step 1
Soak fava beans overnight and drain.
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
Step 3
Sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
Step 4
Add soaked beans and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.
Step 5
Reduce heat and simmer 45Â minutes until beans are very soft.
Step 6
Purée until silky smooth.
Step 7
Stir in cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt and pepper.
Step 8
Garnish with chopped parsley, cilantro, a drizzle of olive oil and a lemon wedge.
Step 9
Serve hot.
Cook's Notes
For a smoky note, add a pinch of smoked paprika.
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Povezani postovi
Himalayan Pink Salt: Facts, Myths & Smart Use
Cumin: Aromatic Spice with Digestive and Immune Benefits
Golden Milk: Anti‑Inflammatory Turmeric Latte
Fava Beans (Broad Beans): Protein-Dense, Folate-Rich Spring Legume
Garlic: Pungent Bulb Rich in Allicin, Manganese & Vitamin C
Parsley: 137 % DV Vitamin K & Bright Green Flavour in a 2-Tbsp Sprinkle
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil: 10 g Heart-Healthy MUFA & 1.9 mg Vitamin E per Tablespoon
Cilantro: Bright, Citrusy Leaves with 45 % DV Vitamin K per 20 g Bunch
Paprika: Sweet‑Smoky Spice Loaded with Antioxidant Carotenoids
Lime: Nutrition, Benefits and Uses