Sopa De Habas (Fava Bean Soup With Mint and Pasilla Chile)

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20230 3
Sopa De Habas (Fava Bean Soup With Mint and Pasilla Chile) recipe for a hearty meal
in Soup

Prep

15 min

Cook

2 hrs

Ready In

2 hrs 15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb dried hulled fava beans ( hulled favas are yellow or greenish , not brown )
8 cups chicken stock ( home made is beat )
6 garlic cloves
1 large white onion
1 1/2 lbs tomatoes ( about 10 plum tomatoes )
6 medium dried pasilla chili peppers , seeded and stemmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
salt , to taste
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons of fresh mint
1/2 cup queso Anejo cheese
5 teaspoons olive oil
of fresh mint , to garnish

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
306
Sugar
10g
Fat
13g
Sopa De Habas is a traditional dish in Latin American countries. It's a hearty and satisfying soup made with fava beans, and flavored with fresh mint and pasilla chili peppers. This recipe adds a twist by roasting onions, garlic, and tomatoes before blending them into a puree, which creates a richer and deeper flavor in the soup. This recipe is perfect for a cold day, or a comforting soup to have on hand. The crumbled queso Anejo cheese and fresh mint add a bit of brightness to the soup.

Instructions

1.First, rinse the fava beans and add them to a pot with the chicken stock.
2.Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 1 hour, or until the beans are tender.
3.While the beans are cooking, preheat your oven to 350°F.
4.Cut your onions into wedges and place them in a baking dish. Add your tomatoes and garlic to the dish as well and roast them in the oven for 25-30 minutes.
5.Once your roasted veggies are done, add the roasted garlic, onions, and tomatoes to a blender along with the pasilla peppers, vinegar, oregano, and cilantro. Blend until smooth.
6.In a separate pot, heat up the olive oil over medium heat. Add the puree and cook for 5 minutes.
7.Once the beans are cooked, drain them and add them to the pot with the puree. Simmer for 20 minutes.
8.Serve your soup in bowls and top each with crumbled queso Anejo, fresh mint, and a drizzle of olive oil.

PROS

This soup is perfect for a hearty and comforting meal.
It’s also full of fiber and protein to keep you feeling satisfied.

The fresh mint and pasilla chili add a special flavor to the soup.

CONS

Fava beans can cause an allergic reaction in some people.

This soup does take a bit of time to make, but it’s worth it for the delicious homemade flavor.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Fava beans are high in protein and fiber, making them great for digestion and providing long-lasting energy. They are also rich in vitamin K and folate.
The mint and pasilla chili peppers contain antioxidants that can help improve heart health and reduce inflammation.

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