Ful Nabed (Egyptian Bean And Vegetable Soup)
Ingredients
1 c onions,Chopped
2 garlic cloves,pressed
1/4 c olive oil
1 t cumin seeds,Ground
1 1/2 t sweet hungarian paprika
1/4 t cayenne
2 bay leaves
1 large carrot,chopped
1 c fresh tomatoes,Chopped
3 1/2 c vegetable stock
2 c (or cooked fava beans) -Canned
1/4 c fresh parsley,Chopped
3 T fresh lemon juice
1 salt and,Freshly Ground
1 black pepper,To Taste
1 fresh mint leaves (optional)
Cooking Instructions
In a large soup pot saute the onions and garlic in the olive oil until the onions are translucent. Add the cumin, paprika, cayenne,
bay leaves, and carrots and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes. Stir in the chopped tomatoes and vegetable stock and simmer until the
carrots are tender, about 15 minutes. Finally, add the cooked fava beans and the parsley and lemon juice. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Ful Nabed can be served with Pita Bread and garnished with fresh mint leaves.
6 Servings
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