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Bissara (Dried Fava Bean Soup)

Bissara (Dried Fava Bean Soup)

A simple, hearty, and deeply comforting Moroccan soup made from dried split fava beans. Simmered with garlic and olive oil until creamy, it's then pureed into a thick, velvety consistency. Bissara is typically drizzled with good quality olive oil, sprinkled with cumin and paprika, and served with crusty bread for a satisfying meal, especially popular on cold winter days.

Recipe Details

Prep Time: 5
Cook Time: 45
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

  • 500g dried split fava beans (yellow or green)
  • 6 cups water (approx 1.5 liters)
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • 1 tbsp salt (or to taste)
  • 1 tsp cumin (for serving)
  • 1 tsp paprika (for serving)
  • Crusty bread for serving

A simple, hearty, and deeply comforting Moroccan soup made from dried split fava beans. Simmered with garlic and olive oil until creamy, it's then pureed into a thick, velvety consistency. Bissara is typically drizzled with good quality olive oil, sprinkled with cumin and paprika, and served with crusty bread for a satisfying meal, especially popular on cold winter days.

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