I have a friend who always gives me a big bag full every spring. I make two different soups. One a hearty soup with chicken, bacon and fava beans and the other a more refined creamed soup that has a subtle nutty flavor.
Here are both recipes:
Chop then brown 3 slices of bacon with one half medium size onion and two cloves of garlic chopped in a large soup pot. As onion begins to brown add one chicken breast cut up into one inch chunks. Saute for about five minutes or when chicken is brown.
Meanwhile place fava beans in boiling water for about one minute then into ice bath.
Peel outside skin off favas.
Simmer for about 20 - 30 minutes and enjoy!
Ingredients:
2 cups of skinned fava beans
1 large chicken breast cut into one inch pieces
one half medium onion chopped
2 cloves of garlic chopped
3 slices of bacon chopped
1 teaspoon 21 spice saute or italian spice blend
1 tablespoon fresh oregano chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground sage
Creamy Fava Bean Soup:
This is a simple recipes that lets the fava's really show off their flavor!
As before, place fava beans in boiling water for about one minute then into ice bath.
Place fava beans in food processor with chicken broth. Process until smooth adding just enough broth to make a thick smooth liquid.
Add half and half. Simmer on low for about 20 minutes stirring occasionally.
Ingredients: This makes 2 large or 3-4 small cups servings
1 1/2 to 2 cups of fava beans skins peeled
One can of low sodium chicken broth
One cup fat free half and half
1/2 teasponn garlic salt or more to your taste
1/2 teaspoon 21 saute
a few shakes of hot sauce
Sprinkle of black pepper or fresh ground if you prefer
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