Fava Bean Soup

This traditional favorite is sometimes served in the place of frijoles.

PREP 20 min

COOK 1 hour or until beans are soft

SERVES 4

INGREDIENTS
- 1 c DRY FAVA BEANS
- 2-3 c WATER
- 2 MEDIUM TOMATOES, FINELY CHOPPED
- 1/2 MEDIUM ONION
- 1 CLOVE GARLIC, MINCED
- 1 SPRIG FRESH CILANTRO
- 1 DRIED ANCHO CHILE
- 1 SMALL GREEN CHILE, FINELY CHOPPED
- SALT, TO TASTE
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Clean the FAVA BEANS and soak them overnight
2. Pour off the soaking water, rinse the beans, and add 2-3 cups of water
3. Cook the beans until tender with 2-3 slices of onion, 1 diced tomato 1 clove of minced garlic, a few sprigs of cilantro, and the ancho chile (remove the seeds); add salt to taste when they finish cooking
4. In a large pot, saute the other TOMATO, diced, with the rest of the onion, diced, and the GREEN CHILE, finely chopped with the seeds removed
5. Add the cooked BEAN mixture to the sauteed vegetables, stir well, and heat through; you can mash the beans lightly or serve them whole

FAVA BEAN (Habas)

Fava beans are rich in iron, phosphorous, magnesium, and manganese. One serving packs 106% of the daily requirement of folates, important for preventing birth defects.

PLANT FOOD FACTS

TOMATO

Tomatoes provide significant amounts of Vitamin C, potassium, folate, lycopene, and Vitamin K1

PLANT FOOD FACTS

Garlic has been used as a traditional medicine as well as a food flavoring. It is a healthy and delicious addition to many dishes around the world. Its medicinal benefits for both cure and prevention require larger doses, which should be taken with the supervision and advice of a knowledgeable medical practitioner.