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Leek, fava bean and thyme soup

Yields1 Serving

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