Creme De Favas Recipes

HILDA'S FAVAS

Steps:

• In a large heavy saucepan bring 3 quarts water to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and add the favas and 2 teaspoons of the salt. Cover and simmer until the beans are tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Drain in a colander and set aside until ready to use.
• In a heavy large saucepan heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the bay leaves, crushed red pepper flakes, and the remaining 1 teaspoon salt and heat for 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Add the onions and bell peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the parsley and garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the tomato paste and 7 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until slightly thickened, about 30 minutes.
• Add the fava beans and continue simmering until the beans are tender, about 1 hour. Toss with andouille or chorizo. Serve immediately, or cool, cover, and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

PORTUGUESE FAVAS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic until golden brown. Stir in red pepper flakes, tomato sauce, hot water, parsley, salt, pepper and paprika. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
• Gently stir in fava beans. Remove from heat and let stand for several minutes to allow flavors to meld.

FOOL NABED - FAVA BEAN SOUP (EGYPTIAN)

Steps:

• Soak fava beans overnight.
• Drain fava beans and save water.
• Peel the skins from the fava beans and place the beans in large saucepan.
• Measure 6 cups of soaking water and add to the fava beans.
• Bring to a boil on medium high heat.
• Reduce heat to medium and cook for 45 minutes, or until beans are soft.
• Once beans are tender, remove beans from heat and puree in a blender.
• Return pureed fava beans to saucepan and bring to a boil.
• Add water if needed.
• Stir in cumin, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil and bring to a second boil.
• Simmer for 5 minutes. Serve in a bowl and sprinkle parsley on top.

CREME DE FAVAS / PORTUGUESE FAVA (BROAD) BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Skin the fava beans (broad beans) and cook them in the chicken stock until they are soft and cooked though.
• Blend, sieve or liquidize, the cooked mixture adding as little olive oil as possible to get a smooth consistency. Add pepper and salt to taste.
• Serve topped with croutons.