B'sarra (moroccan Soup)

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 lb dried fava beans, soaked overnight
• 5 cups water
• 8 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 medium onion, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
• 2 -3 tablespoons argan oil (garnish)
• harissa (garnish)
• lemon wedge (garnish)
• arabic bread (khobz, moroccan bread, garnish)

Recipe

• 1 drain the beans. in a hot frying pan, saute the garlic and onion in 1 tbsp olive oil until translucent and aromatic (2-3 minutes).
• 2 add the peas, spices and salt. cover in water to just over an inch above the peas.
• 3 bring to a boil then simmer until the peas are tender (about 1 hour), adding more water if it begins to look dry.
• 4 puree mixture with a hand-blender or use a potato masher. add more water, if needed, and check for seasoning.
• 5 serve with small bowls of freshly made harissa to sprinkle on top of the soup, wedges of fresh lemon, a swirl of argan or olive oil, and plenty of fresh khobz (moroccan bread-can use french or italian bread).