Fava

I've only ever really eaten this in Colombia- when I've visited. I love these beans in soups and stews and even roasted as nuts, but I don't see them very often here in recipes. They are extremely tough and need to be pre-soaked- at least a full 24 hours- then they need to be cooked for a good hour- at least. But once they are cooked, they are so creamy and delicious.

This soup is delicious and takes all morning . I made it for an Easter celebration- and I had about three or four hours cooking- I served with Fresh cilantro Chopped up small- Fresh Avocado, and Fresh White Rice. And a good hot sauce. All these elements can be added as each person wishes to make a perfect tasting soup. If you eat dairy - you might try adding a dollop of mexican cream- (just a drop)- to give it a nice creamy touch. This is a typical way to eat soup in colombia with many add-ins served at the table to personalize the soup.