Moroccan Bissara Recipe (Fava Beans Soup)
Moroccan Bissara is a traditional and flavorful fava bean soup that has been a staple in Moroccan cuisine for generations.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried split fava beans
- 5 cups water
- 1 head of garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- Cumin to taste
- Paprika to taste
- Olive Oil to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot or pressure cooker, combine the fava beans with water, salt, and garlic.
- Put on the lid, and cook on high pressure for 20 to 25 minutes or bring to a boil or simmer for 45 minutes until the beans are cooked.
- Once the bans are cooked, drain the head of garlic and remove it.
- Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth and creamy. If using a regular blender, allow the soup to cool slightly before blending in batches.
- Pour the soup back into the pot and bring it to a boil. Cook it until it reaches the desired consiconsistency over medium heat.
- Ladle the soup into serving bowls or plates. Drizzle over it olive oil, then top it with some cumin and paprika.
- Serve it hot with some bread and enjoy!