Dried split fava beans are very easy to use, they cook down after a slow simmer and make a lovely smooth soup
30g butter
2 large leeks, finely sliced
Leaves of 3-4 sprigs of thyme, or use dried
200g dried split fava beans
750ml vegetable stock
Extra virgin olive oil to serve
1
Heat the butter and fry the leeks until soft, approx. 10 mins
2
Add the thyme and stir through
3
Add the beans and stir trough
4
Add the stock, bring to the boil then simmer for 20-30 mins until the beans have softened
5
Blitz the soup and season then serve drizzled with oil and chopped fresh thyme if you are using it
CategorySoups, Vegetarian
Ingredients
30g butter
2 large leeks, finely sliced
Leaves of 3-4 sprigs of thyme, or use dried
200g dried split fava beans
750ml vegetable stock
Extra virgin olive oil to serve
Directions
1
Heat the butter and fry the leeks until soft, approx. 10 mins
2
Add the thyme and stir through
3
Add the beans and stir trough
4
Add the stock, bring to the boil then simmer for 20-30 mins until the beans have softened
5
Blitz the soup and season then serve drizzled with oil and chopped fresh thyme if you are using it