Fava Maggio Soup
Ingredients
- 2 Lb Fresh fava beans, removed from pod and shells removed. (may use frozen)
- 8 oz Fresh Spinach
- 2 Cup Diced Sweet Onion
- 2 Tbsp Chopped Fresh garlic
- 2 Quart Chicken or Vegetable Broth
- 1/4 Cup Fresh Lemon Juice
- 2 Tbsp Chopped Fresh Thyme
- 2 Tbsp Chopped Fresh basil
- 1/2 tsp Ground Nutmeg
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- olive oil for cooking
- Pecorino Cheese to garnish
Instructions
- Heat A light coating of Olive Oil in a large Pot. Saute the onion and garlic over medium high heat until translucent. Then add in the broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the fava beans (but save out a few for garnish) and spinach and boil for about 30 seconds. You don't want to cook the color out of the beans. Add in the remaining ingredients, and stir well.
- Pour the soup into a blender, and puree at high speed until smooth. Serve while hot. garnish with the extra fava beans and freshly grate some pecorino cheese on top.
Notes
If fava beans aren't available, you can make a similar soup with fresh peas, lima beans, or edamame.