Ful Medames Shorba / Soup
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Soups and Broths

Ful Medames Shorba / Soup

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A wholesome, deeply comforting soup crafted from slow-simmered stock, aromatic garden vegetables, and fresh herbs, served with crusty bread.

Ingredients

  • • 2 cups dried split fava beans, soaked overnight
  • • 1 onion, chopped
  • • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • • 1.5 litres vegetable stock
  • • 2 lemons, juiced
  • • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • • 1 tsp chili flakes

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Cook the fava beans in the stock with the onion for 45 minutes until very soft.

2
Phase 2

Stir in the cumin, coriander, and garlic.

3
Phase 3

Blend the soup until smooth and return it to the pot.

4
Phase 4

Stir in the lemon juice and season with salt.

5
Phase 5

Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with chili flakes, and serve hot.