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Bessara (Moroccan Fava Bean Soup)

Bessara: 7 Comforting Reasons to Love This Soup


  • Author: Nora
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Bessara is a traditional Moroccan soup made from fava beans. It is hearty, nutritious, and flavorful.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup dried fava beans
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Soak fava beans overnight in water.
  2. Drain and rinse the beans.
  3. In a pot, combine fava beans, water, onion, and garlic.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
  5. Add cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper; stir well.
  6. Blend the mixture until smooth.
  7. Serve hot, drizzled with olive oil and garnished with parsley.

Notes

  • Adjust seasoning to your taste.
  • For a creamier texture, blend longer.
  • This soup can be served with bread.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Moroccan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Bessara, Moroccan soup, fava bean soup, vegan soup, healthy soup