Fava Bean Soup Recipe

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Fava Bean Soup
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Directions:

  1. Soak beans in water for 2 days in refrigerator.
  2. Drain, and put in a large saucepan with 8-10 cups water.
  3. Bring to a boil, and boil for 10 minutes.
  4. Add onion, garlic, carrot and celery, and bring to boil again.
  5. Turn heat to simmer.
  6. Cover, and simmer for 1 hour, or until beans are very soft.
  7. Puree soup in blender (do this in batches).
  8. Return soup to saucepan.
  9. Add oil, cumin, salt and pepper.
  10. Bring to boil.
  11. Reduce heat and simmer for a few minutes, adding a little water if too thick.
  12. Serve garnished with chopped parsley, and a sprinkling of lemon juice.
  13. Excellent with warm pita bread.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 78.77 Kcal (330 kJ)
Calories from fat 29.97 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.33g 5%
Sodium 27.83mg 1%
Potassium 243.34mg 5%
Total Carbs 11.18g 4%
Sugars 5.28g 21%
Dietary Fiber 4.47g 18%
Protein 4.14g 8%
Vitamin C 6.1mg 10%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1.2mg 6%
Calcium 34.1mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 92.39 Kcal (387 kJ)
Calories from fat 35.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.91g 5%
Sodium 32.65mg 1%
Potassium 285.41mg 5%
Total Carbs 13.12g 4%
Sugars 6.19g 21%
Dietary Fiber 5.24g 18%
Protein 4.86g 8%
Vitamin C 7.1mg 10%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1.4mg 6%
Calcium 40mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.1
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • high fiber

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