Moroccan Fava Beans Soup (Bissara) / شوربة الفول المغربية (البصارة) - CWA - Episode 858

Savor the rich and aromatic flavors of Morocco with Bissara, a traditional fava bean soup. This creamy, hearty dish can comfortably serve as both a warm appetizer or a light main course, perfect for any time of the year. Simple yet flavorful, it's garnished with olive oil and spices, delivering a wholesome and satisfying culinary experience typical of Moroccan cuisine.

Ingredients

🌿 125g dried green peas
🌿 125g dried fava beans
💧 1 liter water
🧄 3 cloves garlic
🧂 1 teaspoon salt
🌶️ 1 teaspoon ground cumin
🌶️ 1 teaspoon chili powder
🫒 5 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

1- Prepare Ingredients:

• In a large pot with a blue exterior and white interior, combine the dried green peas, dried fava beans, garlic cloves, salt, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
• Pour in 1 liter of water.

2- Cook:

• Place the pot over medium-high heat on your stove or gas burner.
• Once the water begins to boil, skim off any whitish foam forming on the surface using a wooden spoon.
• Reduce the heat to medium and cook for approximately 45 minutes. Ensure the green peas and fava beans soften and start to form a paste-like mixture. Monitor and add more water as needed to prevent drying out.

3- Blend:

• Turn off the heat and employ a hand mixer or immersion blender to blend the mixture directly in the pot. Blend until smooth and creamy, adding water to adjust to your preferred soup consistency.

4- Season:

• Mix in the ground cumin, chili powder, and 3 tablespoons of olive oil into the soup.
• Return the pot to medium heat for an additional 5 minutes, stirring to integrate the spices and oil.

5- Serve:

• Ladle the soup into a white serving bowl with a blue rim.
• For each serving, dribble extra olive oil on top and garnish with a sprinkle of more cumin and chili powder for added flavor and visual appeal.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: Approximately 250 kcal
Protein: 10g
Fat: 18g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Equipment:

• Large pot
• Glass lid with a blue knob
• Wooden spoon
• Hand mixer or immersion blender

Cooking Tips

• Skimming Foam: Regularly skimming off the foam yields a cleaner soup.
• Water Adjustments: Keep adding water if the mixture thins out before it reaches the required consistency.
• Texture Preferences: More water post-blending can give a thinner soup if preferred.

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Bissara (Moroccan Fava Bean Soup)