Fresh Fava Bean Soup
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Servings: 4
Ingredients:
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5 lb (2.2 kg) fresh fava beans
3 tbsp (50 mL) extra_virgin_olive_oil
1 onion, finely, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp (1 mL) hot_pepper flakes
4 cup (1 L) vegetable stock
2 cup (500 mL) diced plum tomato
2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh italian parsley
1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
Shaved pecorino romano cheese or shaved grana padano cheese
Preparation:
Shell beans discarding pods. In large pot of boiling salted water, cook beans for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Let cool completely. Pinch skin of each bean to break at one end; squeeze bean out of skin. Set aside.
In large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion, garlic and hot pepper flakes for about 5 minutes or until softened. Add stock, tomatoes and fava beans; bring to boil. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 10 minutes.
Add parsley and salt. Ladle soup into bowls. Sprinkle with cheese.
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