Mexican Fava Bean Gazpacho With Fresh Mint

Jun 01, 2023June 1, 20230 1
Mexican Fava Bean Gazpacho recipe with Fresh Mint
in Soup

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 cups peeled dried fava beans , soaked overnight in himalayan pink salt brine , use 3 tablespoons of HPS with enough filtered water t
2 diced turnips
2 medium diced tomatoes
1 medium diced brown onion
2 stalks diced celery
2 medium diced carrots
2 thinly sliced serrano peppers
4 minced garlic cloves
5 cups fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
5 cups filtered water
1 teaspoon salt mill coarse ground himalayan pink salt
1 teaspoon pepper mill fresh coarse ground black pepper
1 bag blue corn tortilla chips
extra virgin olive oil
25 fresh mint leaves ( to garnish )
additional fresh mint leaves ( to garnish )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
322
Sugar
4g
Fat
10g
Mexican Fava Bean Gazpacho With Fresh Mint is a delicious soup recipe that originated in Mexico. The recipe consists of fava beans, turnips, tomatoes, brown onion, celery, carrots, and serrano peppers, simmered together in chicken broth and filtered water. The soup is then pureed until smooth and served chilled, garnished with blue corn tortilla chips and fresh mint leaves. The fresh mint leaves enhance the flavor of this recipe and give it a refreshing twist. This recipe is a great meal option for vegans and vegetarians, as it is a good source of plant-based protein and dietary fiber.

Instructions

1.Drain and rinse fava beans. In a large pot, combine fava beans, turnips, tomatoes, brown onion, celery, carrots, serrano peppers, and garlic.
2.Add chicken broth, filtered water, salt, and pepper to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for about 30 minutes or until the vegetables become soft.
3.Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth.
4.Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
5.Serve chilled in soup bowls.
6.Drizzle each serving with extra virgin olive oil and top with a handful of blue corn tortilla chips and fresh mint leaves as garnish.

PROS

This gazpacho is a flavorful and delicious chilled soup that is perfect for hot summer days.

It is a good source of plant-based protein and dietary fiber, making it a great meal option for vegans and vegetarians.

The fresh mint leaves give this recipe a refreshing twist.

CONS

The soaking and peeling of the fava beans can take some time and effort.

This recipe may not be suitable for those who do not enjoy beans or dislike the texture of pureed soup.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Fava beans are a rich source of plant-based protein, dietary fiber, and a variety of vitamins and minerals.
They are known to support digestive health, improve blood sugar control, and reduce the risk of heart disease and certain types of cancer.
The fresh mint leaves used in this recipe are also known for their digestive benefits and their ability to fight bad breath and reduce stress.

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