Sopa De Habas Recipes

SOPA DE HABAS (FAVA BEAN SOUP)

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat; add fava beans, reduce heat to medium low, cover pot, and cook beans until tender, stirring occasionally, about 40 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the recado: Combine tomato, garlic, onion, salt and pepper, in a food processor and puree; set aside.
• In another saucepan, heat oil over medium high heat, add the recado and stir constantly until it thickens, about 5 minutes; add beans, with their cooking liquid, saffron, and cumin.
• Cook until the beans break down, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.

SOPA DE HABAS (CREAMY FAVA BEAN SOUP)

Steps:

• Heat oil in a medium-size saucepan, then add the chopped onion and garlic and sauté for about 1 minute.
• Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook for about 4-5 minutes, until they release their juices.
• While the tomatoes are cooking, place fava beans in the blender with the warm water and Knorr Chicken bullion, and process until smooth.
• Pour this mixture into the saucepan and stir in the nopales. Season with salt and pepper and cook for about 5 minutes, until all the flavors have blended.
• Serve in bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley. We like to have some freshly oven-toasted multigrain bread on the side to dip into this creamy soup. Enjoy!

SOPA DE HABAS

Steps:

• Place the beans or peas, stock, and half the garlic and onion in a stockpot and bring to a boil. Turn the heat to low and simmer for 40 minutes, or until the beans are soft. If you are using dried beans, cook for at least an hour and add water if the liquid level begins to run low.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Cook the remaining garlic and onion, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the vinegar and oregano and cook for 2 minutes, or until the sauce in the pan is slightly thickened.
• Add the tomato mixture to the beans and stir well to combine. Simmer for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally and mashing some of the beans to create a somewhat smooth consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
• Stir in the cilantro, mint, chiles, and cheese if you like and serve immediately.