Earthy Delights Recipe
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Fava Bean and Lentil SoupThis recipe is adapted from one by Boujemaa Mars at La
Mamounia Restaurant in Marrakech. This is
another hearty soup, perfect for cold weather, and is at
its best when served with a loaf of bread and some good
quality sweet
dates. Should serve six to eight.
Ingredients:
1 quart water
1 cup chickpeas
2 onions, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon fresh Cracked Pepper
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 pound diced beef filet
1/4 bunch cilantro
1/2 bunch flat leaf parsley
8 vine tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped fine
1/2 cup cooked jasmine rice
1 cup "flour water" - 1 tablespoon flour
dissolved in 1 cup water
1 cup fava beans, soaked and drained
1 cup lentils
Sea salt
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Preparation
Place the chickpeas, onion, spices, and meat in a deep
saucepan and add the water. Bring to a boil and then
lower heat. Simmer until the chickpeas are tender.
Chop the cilantro and parsley and grind in a mortar and
pestle to release the flavor.
Add the herbs, tomatoes, and rice. After about five
minutes, add the "flour water." This will help to
thicken the soup and lighten it in color.
Add the fava beans and lentils and simmer for about a half hour.
Season to taste with salt.
Drizzle with olive oil and serve piping hot.
Directions:
This recipe is adapted from one by Boujemaa Mars at La
Mamounia Restaurant in Marrakech. This is
another hearty soup, perfect for cold weather, and is at
its best when served with a loaf of bread and some good
quality sweet dates. Should serve six to eight.